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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.96, 16,347.06 and 6,540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.96, 16,347.06 and 6,540.76 is: 9,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.96 : 16,347.06 = 6,540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.96/16,347.06 = 6,540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.96x = 16,347.06 × 6,540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.96x = 106,922,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,922,196.17/11,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.05

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