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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.94, 16,353.96 and 6,545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.94, 16,353.96 and 6,545.76 is: 9,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.94 : 16,353.96 = 6,545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.94/16,353.96 = 6,545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.94x = 16,353.96 × 6,545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.94x = 107,049,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,049,097.21/11,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.72

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