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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,855.58, 16,360.62 and 6,550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,855.58, 16,360.62 and 6,550.62 is: 9,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,855.58 : 16,360.62 = 6,550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,855.58/16,360.62 = 6,550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,855.58x = 16,360.62 × 6,550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,855.58x = 107,172,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,172,204.58/11,855.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.81

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