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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,907.99, 16,433.20 and 6,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,907.99, 16,433.20 and 6,530.90 is: 9,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,907.99 : 16,433.20 = 6,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,907.99/16,433.20 = 6,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,907.99x = 16,433.20 × 6,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,907.99x = 107,323,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,323,528.47/11,907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.73

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