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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,827.95, 16,322.69 and 6,522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,827.95, 16,322.69 and 6,522.96 is: 9,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,827.95 : 16,322.69 = 6,522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,827.95/16,322.69 = 6,522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,827.95x = 16,322.69 × 6,522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,827.95x = 106,472,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,472,253.96/11,827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.75

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