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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.97, 16,365.59 and 6,553.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.97, 16,365.59 and 6,553.83 is: 9,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.97 : 16,365.59 = 6,553.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.97/16,365.59 = 6,553.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.97x = 16,365.59 × 6,553.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.97x = 107,257,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,257,261.94/11,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.40

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