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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.94, 16,351.52 and 6,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.94, 16,351.52 and 6,814.14 is: 9,403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.94 : 16,351.52 = 6,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.94/16,351.52 = 6,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.94x = 16,351.52 × 6,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.94x = 111,421,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421,451.10/11,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.49

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