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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.63, 16,363.48 and 6,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.63, 16,363.48 and 6,552.72 is: 9,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.63 : 16,363.48 = 6,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.63/16,363.48 = 6,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.63x = 16,363.48 × 6,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.63x = 107,225,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,225,302.67/11,858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.96

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