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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,835.97, 16,333.68 and 6,530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,835.97, 16,333.68 and 6,530.94 is: 9,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,835.97 : 16,333.68 = 6,530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,835.97/16,333.68 = 6,530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,835.97x = 16,333.68 × 6,530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,835.97x = 106,674,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,674,308.55/11,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.72

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