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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,727.67, 16,183.88 and 6,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,727.67, 16,183.88 and 6,553.58 is: 9,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,727.67 : 16,183.88 = 6,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,727.67/16,183.88 = 6,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,727.67x = 16,183.88 × 6,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,727.67x = 106,062,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,062,352.29/11,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.77

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