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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.05, 16,369.82 and 7,615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.05, 16,369.82 and 7,615.44 is: 10,512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.05 : 16,369.82 = 7,615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.05/16,369.82 = 7,615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.05x = 16,369.82 × 7,615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.05x = 124,663,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,663,401.06/11,858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.98

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