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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,827.61, 16,322.21 and 6,522.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,827.61, 16,322.21 and 6,522.61 is: 9,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,827.61 : 16,322.21 = 6,522.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,827.61/16,322.21 = 6,522.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,827.61x = 16,322.21 × 6,522.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,827.61x = 106,463,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,463,410.17/11,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.26

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