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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.41, 16,351.86 and 6,544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.41, 16,351.86 and 6,544.27 is: 9,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.41 : 16,351.86 = 6,544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.41/16,351.86 = 6,544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.41x = 16,351.86 × 6,544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.41x = 107,010,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,010,986.84/11,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.91

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