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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.83, 16,365.04 and 6,553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.83, 16,365.04 and 6,553.53 is: 9,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.83 : 16,365.04 = 6,553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.83/16,365.04 = 6,553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.83x = 16,365.04 × 6,553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.83x = 107,248,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,248,825.58/11,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.79

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