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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,819.51, 16,310.84 and 6,514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,819.51, 16,310.84 and 6,514.33 is: 8,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,819.51 : 16,310.84 = 6,514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,819.51/16,310.84 = 6,514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,819.51x = 16,310.84 × 6,514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,819.51x = 106,254,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,254,161.77/11,819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.73

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