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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.03, 16,363.72 and 6,552.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.03, 16,363.72 and 6,552.83 is: 9,042.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.03 : 16,363.72 = 6,552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.03/16,363.72 = 6,552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.03x = 16,363.72 × 6,552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.03x = 107,228,724.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,228,724.43/11,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.71

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