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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,867.58, 16,376.94 and 6,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,867.58, 16,376.94 and 6,562.62 is: 9,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,867.58 : 16,376.94 = 6,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,867.58/16,376.94 = 6,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,867.58x = 16,376.94 × 6,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,867.58x = 107,475,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,475,633.98/11,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.24

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