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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,828.96, 16,324.10 and 6,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,828.96, 16,324.10 and 6,524 is: 9,003.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,828.96 : 16,324.10 = 6,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,828.96/16,324.10 = 6,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,828.96x = 16,324.10 × 6,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,828.96x = 106,498,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,498,428.40/11,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.19

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