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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,864.89, 16,373.88 and 6,560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,864.89, 16,373.88 and 6,560.06 is: 9,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864.89 : 16,373.88 = 6,560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864.89/16,373.88 = 6,560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864.89x = 16,373.88 × 6,560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864.89x = 107,413,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,413,553.36/11,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.06

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