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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,828.63, 16,323.08 and 6,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,828.63, 16,323.08 and 6,523.13 is: 9,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,828.63 : 16,323.08 = 6,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,828.63/16,323.08 = 6,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,828.63x = 16,323.08 × 6,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,828.63x = 106,477,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,477,458.61/11,828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.68

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