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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,808.63, 16,295.72 and 6,503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,808.63, 16,295.72 and 6,503.94 is: 8,975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,808.63 : 16,295.72 = 6,503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,808.63/16,295.72 = 6,503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,808.63x = 16,295.72 × 6,503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,808.63x = 105,986,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,986,352.62/11,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.33

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