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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,835.67, 16,333.42 and 6,530.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,835.67, 16,333.42 and 6,530.49 is: 9,012.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,835.67 : 16,333.42 = 6,530.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,835.67/16,333.42 = 6,530.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,835.67x = 16,333.42 × 6,530.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,835.67x = 106,665,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,665,235.98/11,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.18

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