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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,864.81, 16,372.19 and 6,558.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,864.81, 16,372.19 and 6,558.77 is: 9,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864.81 : 16,372.19 = 6,558.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864.81/16,372.19 = 6,558.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864.81x = 16,372.19 × 6,558.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864.81x = 107,381,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,381,395.81/11,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.41

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