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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.37, 25,277.30 and 6,460.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.37, 25,277.30 and 6,460.31 is: 9,691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.37 : 25,277.30 = 6,460.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.37/25,277.30 = 6,460.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.37x = 25,277.30 × 6,460.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.37x = 163,299,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,299,249.08/16,849.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.71

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