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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,829.78, 16,325.01 and 6,524.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,829.78, 16,325.01 and 6,524.49 is: 9,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,829.78 : 16,325.01 = 6,524.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,829.78/16,325.01 = 6,524.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,829.78x = 16,325.01 × 6,524.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,829.78x = 106,512,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,512,364.49/11,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.75

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