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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.24, 16,891.90 and 6,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.24, 16,891.90 and 6,641 is: 9,961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.24 : 16,891.90 = 6,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.24/16,891.90 = 6,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.24x = 16,891.90 × 6,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.24x = 112,179,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,179,107.90/11,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,961.52

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