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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,758.36, 16,225.98 and 6,453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,758.36, 16,225.98 and 6,453.06 is: 8,904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,758.36 : 16,225.98 = 6,453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,758.36/16,225.98 = 6,453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,758.36x = 16,225.98 × 6,453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,758.36x = 104,707,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,707,222.50/11,758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,904.92

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