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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.49, 16,362.86 and 6,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.49, 16,362.86 and 6,822.90 is: 9,414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.49 : 16,362.86 = 6,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.49/16,362.86 = 6,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.49x = 16,362.86 × 6,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.49x = 111,642,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,642,123.38/11,858.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.53

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