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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,860.30, 16,366.08 and 6,554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,860.30, 16,366.08 and 6,554.26 is: 9,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,860.30 : 16,366.08 = 6,554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,860.30/16,366.08 = 6,554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,860.30x = 16,366.08 × 6,554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,860.30x = 107,267,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,267,543.50/11,860.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.25

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