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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,821.22, 16,313.39 and 6,516.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,821.22, 16,313.39 and 6,516.22 is: 8,992.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,821.22 : 16,313.39 = 6,516.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,821.22/16,313.39 = 6,516.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,821.22x = 16,313.39 × 6,516.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,821.22x = 106,301,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,301,656.56/11,821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.45

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