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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.46, 16,251.69 and 7,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.46, 16,251.69 and 7,595.86 is: 10,483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.46 : 16,251.69 = 7,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.46/16,251.69 = 7,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.46x = 16,251.69 × 7,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.46x = 123,445,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,445,562.00/11,775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.29

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