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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,823.91, 16,316.66 and 6,518.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,823.91, 16,316.66 and 6,518.73 is: 8,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,823.91 : 16,316.66 = 6,518.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,823.91/16,316.66 = 6,518.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,823.91x = 16,316.66 × 6,518.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,823.91x = 106,363,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,363,850.08/11,823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.66

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