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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,811.39, 16,299.73 and 6,506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,811.39, 16,299.73 and 6,506.22 is: 8,978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,811.39 : 16,299.73 = 6,506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,811.39/16,299.73 = 6,506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,811.39x = 16,299.73 × 6,506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,811.39x = 106,049,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,049,698.58/11,811.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,978.60

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