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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,791.59, 16,272.66 and 6,486.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,791.59, 16,272.66 and 6,486.69 is: 8,951.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,791.59 : 16,272.66 = 6,486.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,791.59/16,272.66 = 6,486.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,791.59x = 16,272.66 × 6,486.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,791.59x = 105,555,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,555,700.90/11,791.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,951.78

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