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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.88, 16,371.52 and 7,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.88, 16,371.52 and 7,669.52 is: 10,587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.88 : 16,371.52 = 7,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.88/16,371.52 = 7,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.88x = 16,371.52 × 7,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.88x = 125,561,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,561,700.07/11,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.99

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