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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.95, 16,352.87 and 6,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.95, 16,352.87 and 6,544.74 is: 9,031.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.95 : 16,352.87 = 6,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.95/16,352.87 = 6,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.95x = 16,352.87 × 6,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.95x = 107,025,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,025,282.40/11,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.71

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