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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,855.04, 16,361.52 and 6,887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,855.04, 16,361.52 and 6,887.04 is: 9,505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,855.04 : 16,361.52 = 6,887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,855.04/16,361.52 = 6,887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,855.04x = 16,361.52 × 6,887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,855.04x = 112,682,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,682,442.70/11,855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.02

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