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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,863.69, 16,371.19 and 6,558.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,863.69, 16,371.19 and 6,558.19 is: 9,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,863.69 : 16,371.19 = 6,558.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,863.69/16,371.19 = 6,558.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,863.69x = 16,371.19 × 6,558.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,863.69x = 107,365,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,365,374.55/11,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.91

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