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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,819.92, 16,311.44 and 6,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,819.92, 16,311.44 and 6,514.73 is: 8,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,819.92 : 16,311.44 = 6,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,819.92/16,311.44 = 6,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,819.92x = 16,311.44 × 6,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,819.92x = 106,264,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,264,635.72/11,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.30

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