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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,618.55, 16,033.41 and 6,313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,618.55, 16,033.41 and 6,313.46 is: 8,712.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,618.55 : 16,033.41 = 6,313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,618.55/16,033.41 = 6,313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,618.55x = 16,033.41 × 6,313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,618.55x = 101,226,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,226,212.53/11,618.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.47

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