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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,835.95, 16,333.59 and 6,530.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,835.95, 16,333.59 and 6,530.75 is: 9,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,835.95 : 16,333.59 = 6,530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,835.95/16,333.59 = 6,530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,835.95x = 16,333.59 × 6,530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,835.95x = 106,670,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,670,592.89/11,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.42

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