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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,622, 16,038.72 and 6,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,622, 16,038.72 and 6,654 is: 9,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,622 : 16,038.72 = 6,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,622/16,038.72 = 6,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,622x = 16,038.72 × 6,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,622x = 106,721,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,721,642.88/11,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,182.73

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