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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.35, 16,345.89 and 6,806.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.35, 16,345.89 and 6,806.03 is: 9,391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.35 : 16,345.89 = 6,806.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.35/16,345.89 = 6,806.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.35x = 16,345.89 × 6,806.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.35x = 111,250,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,250,535.99/11,845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.92

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