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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,864.38, 16,371.42 and 6,558.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,864.38, 16,371.42 and 6,558.47 is: 9,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864.38 : 16,371.42 = 6,558.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864.38/16,371.42 = 6,558.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864.38x = 16,371.42 × 6,558.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864.38x = 107,371,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,371,466.93/11,864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.90

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