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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,831.49, 16,327.26 and 6,526.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,831.49, 16,327.26 and 6,526.67 is: 9,006.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,831.49 : 16,327.26 = 6,526.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,831.49/16,327.26 = 6,526.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,831.49x = 16,327.26 × 6,526.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,831.49x = 106,562,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,562,556.39/11,831.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.69

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