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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.13, 16,371.86 and 7,611.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.13, 16,371.86 and 7,611.03 is: 10,508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.13 : 16,371.86 = 7,611.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.13/16,371.86 = 7,611.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.13x = 16,371.86 × 7,611.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.13x = 124,606,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,606,679.56/11,858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.12

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