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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,840.92, 16,340.48 and 6,535.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,840.92, 16,340.48 and 6,535.73 is: 9,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,840.92 : 16,340.48 = 6,535.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,840.92/16,340.48 = 6,535.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,840.92x = 16,340.48 × 6,535.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,840.92x = 106,796,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,796,981.95/11,840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.32

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