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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,831.40, 16,327.14 and 6,526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,831.40, 16,327.14 and 6,526.26 is: 9,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,831.40 : 16,327.14 = 6,526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,831.40/16,327.14 = 6,526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,831.40x = 16,327.14 × 6,526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,831.40x = 106,555,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,555,160.70/11,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.13

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