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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.55, 16,416.71 and 7,658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.55, 16,416.71 and 7,658.15 is: 10,563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.55 : 16,416.71 = 7,658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.55/16,416.71 = 7,658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.55x = 16,416.71 × 7,658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.55x = 125,721,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,721,564.75/11,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.46

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