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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,778.57, 16,254.36 and 6,473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,778.57, 16,254.36 and 6,473.68 is: 8,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,778.57 : 16,254.36 = 6,473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,778.57/16,254.36 = 6,473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,778.57x = 16,254.36 × 6,473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,778.57x = 105,225,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,225,525.24/11,778.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,933.64

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