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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,831.76, 16,327.83 and 6,526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,831.76, 16,327.83 and 6,526.59 is: 9,006.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,831.76 : 16,327.83 = 6,526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,831.76/16,327.83 = 6,526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,831.76x = 16,327.83 × 6,526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,831.76x = 106,565,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,565,052.00/11,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.69

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