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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,945.59, 16,483.48 and 6,567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,945.59, 16,483.48 and 6,567.14 is: 9,061.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,945.59 : 16,483.48 = 6,567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,945.59/16,483.48 = 6,567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,945.59x = 16,483.48 × 6,567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,945.59x = 108,249,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,249,263.22/11,945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.86

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