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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,779.92, 16,255.46 and 6,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,779.92, 16,255.46 and 6,475.08 is: 8,935.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,779.92 : 16,255.46 = 6,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,779.92/16,255.46 = 6,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,779.92x = 16,255.46 × 6,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,779.92x = 105,255,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,255,403.94/11,779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,935.15

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