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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,841.55, 16,341.69 and 6,536.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,841.55, 16,341.69 and 6,536.71 is: 9,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,841.55 : 16,341.69 = 6,536.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,841.55/16,341.69 = 6,536.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,841.55x = 16,341.69 × 6,536.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,841.55x = 106,820,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,820,888.44/11,841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.85

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