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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,855.99, 16,359.40 and 6,820.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,855.99, 16,359.40 and 6,820.40 is: 9,411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,855.99 : 16,359.40 = 6,820.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,855.99/16,359.40 = 6,820.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,855.99x = 16,359.40 × 6,820.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,855.99x = 111,577,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,577,651.76/11,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.08

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