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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,864.26, 16,371.87 and 6,558.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,864.26, 16,371.87 and 6,558.35 is: 9,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864.26 : 16,371.87 = 6,558.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864.26/16,371.87 = 6,558.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864.26x = 16,371.87 × 6,558.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864.26x = 107,372,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,372,453.61/11,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.08

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