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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,851.35, 16,354.74 and 6,545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,851.35, 16,354.74 and 6,545.82 is: 9,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,851.35 : 16,354.74 = 6,545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,851.35/16,354.74 = 6,545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,851.35x = 16,354.74 × 6,545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,851.35x = 107,055,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,055,184.19/11,851.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.16

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