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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.84, 16,423.98 and 6,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.84, 16,423.98 and 6,524.24 is: 9,003.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.84 : 16,423.98 = 6,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.84/16,423.98 = 6,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.84x = 16,423.98 × 6,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.84x = 107,153,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,153,987.28/11,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.14

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