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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,851.48, 16,354.38 and 6,546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,851.48, 16,354.38 and 6,546.16 is: 9,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,851.48 : 16,354.38 = 6,546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,851.48/16,354.38 = 6,546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,851.48x = 16,354.38 × 6,546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,851.48x = 107,058,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,058,388.18/11,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.33

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