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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.36, 16,351.77 and 6,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.36, 16,351.77 and 6,544.06 is: 9,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.36 : 16,351.77 = 6,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.36/16,351.77 = 6,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.36x = 16,351.77 × 6,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.36x = 107,006,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,006,947.65/11,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.61

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