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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,841.65, 16,341.38 and 6,536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,841.65, 16,341.38 and 6,536.46 is: 9,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,841.65 : 16,341.38 = 6,536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,841.65/16,341.38 = 6,536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,841.65x = 16,341.38 × 6,536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,841.65x = 106,814,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,814,744.03/11,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.26

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