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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,812.63, 16,301.43 and 6,507.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,812.63, 16,301.43 and 6,507.43 is: 8,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,812.63 : 16,301.43 = 6,507.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,812.63/16,301.43 = 6,507.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,812.63x = 16,301.43 × 6,507.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,812.63x = 106,080,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,080,414.62/11,812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,980.25

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