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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.58, 16,364.97 and 6,553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.58, 16,364.97 and 6,553.08 is: 9,043.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.58 : 16,364.97 = 6,553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.58/16,364.97 = 6,553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.58x = 16,364.97 × 6,553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.58x = 107,240,957.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,240,957.61/11,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.32

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