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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,831.42, 16,327.55 and 6,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,831.42, 16,327.55 and 6,526.24 is: 9,006.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,831.42 : 16,327.55 = 6,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,831.42/16,327.55 = 6,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,831.42x = 16,327.55 × 6,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,831.42x = 106,557,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,557,485.41/11,831.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.31

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