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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.61, 16,363.13 and 6,553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.61, 16,363.13 and 6,553.65 is: 9,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.61 : 16,363.13 = 6,553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.61/16,363.13 = 6,553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.61x = 16,363.13 × 6,553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.61x = 107,238,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,238,194.16/11,858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.07

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