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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,855.77, 16,362.54 and 6,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,855.77, 16,362.54 and 6,819.86 is: 9,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,855.77 : 16,362.54 = 6,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,855.77/16,362.54 = 6,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,855.77x = 16,362.54 × 6,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,855.77x = 111,590,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,590,272.95/11,855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.32

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