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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.95, 16,364.52 and 6,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.95, 16,364.52 and 6,553.96 is: 9,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.95 : 16,364.52 = 6,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.95/16,364.52 = 6,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.95x = 16,364.52 × 6,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.95x = 107,252,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,252,409.50/11,858.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.01

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