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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,850.91, 16,354.24 and 6,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,850.91, 16,354.24 and 6,545.72 is: 9,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,850.91 : 16,354.24 = 6,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,850.91/16,354.24 = 6,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,850.91x = 16,354.24 × 6,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,850.91x = 107,050,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050,300.37/11,850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.09

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