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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,763.51, 16,233.67 and 6,458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,763.51, 16,233.67 and 6,458.67 is: 8,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,763.51 : 16,233.67 = 6,458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,763.51/16,233.67 = 6,458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,763.51x = 16,233.67 × 6,458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,763.51x = 104,847,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,847,925.49/11,763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,912.98

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