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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,835.79, 16,333.44 and 6,530.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,835.79, 16,333.44 and 6,530.61 is: 9,012.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,835.79 : 16,333.44 = 6,530.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,835.79/16,333.44 = 6,530.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,835.79x = 16,333.44 × 6,530.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,835.79x = 106,667,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,667,326.60/11,835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.27

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