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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,829.63, 16,324.70 and 6,524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,829.63, 16,324.70 and 6,524.94 is: 9,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,829.63 : 16,324.70 = 6,524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,829.63/16,324.70 = 6,524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,829.63x = 16,324.70 × 6,524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,829.63x = 106,517,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,517,655.39/11,829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.31

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