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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,821.01, 16,312.91 and 6,515.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,821.01, 16,312.91 and 6,515.82 is: 8,991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,821.01 : 16,312.91 = 6,515.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,821.01/16,312.91 = 6,515.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,821.01x = 16,312.91 × 6,515.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,821.01x = 106,292,001.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,292,001.53/11,821.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.78

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