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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,835.83, 16,333.41 and 6,530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,835.83, 16,333.41 and 6,530.66 is: 9,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,835.83 : 16,333.41 = 6,530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,835.83/16,333.41 = 6,530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,835.83x = 16,333.41 × 6,530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,835.83x = 106,667,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,667,865.68/11,835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.28

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