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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,819.97, 16,311.89 and 6,515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,819.97, 16,311.89 and 6,515.13 is: 8,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,819.97 : 16,311.89 = 6,515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,819.97/16,311.89 = 6,515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,819.97x = 16,311.89 × 6,515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,819.97x = 106,274,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,274,083.90/11,819.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.06

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