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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.67, 16,558.90 and 7,523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.67, 16,558.90 and 7,523.10 is: 10,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.67 : 16,558.90 = 7,523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.67/16,558.90 = 7,523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.67x = 16,558.90 × 7,523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.67x = 124,574,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,574,241.78/11,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.40

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