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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,828.97, 16,323.53 and 6,523.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,828.97, 16,323.53 and 6,523.67 is: 9,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,828.97 : 16,323.53 = 6,523.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,828.97/16,323.53 = 6,523.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,828.97x = 16,323.53 × 6,523.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,828.97x = 106,489,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,489,331.15/11,828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.42

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