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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.65, 16,351.69 and 6,544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.65, 16,351.69 and 6,544.05 is: 9,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.65 : 16,351.69 = 6,544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.65/16,351.69 = 6,544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.65x = 16,351.69 × 6,544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.65x = 107,006,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,006,276.94/11,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.33

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