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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.64, 16,558.91 and 7,523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.64, 16,558.91 and 7,523.07 is: 10,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.64 : 16,558.91 = 7,523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.64/16,558.91 = 7,523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.64x = 16,558.91 × 7,523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.64x = 124,573,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,573,839.05/11,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.39

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