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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,640.76, 16,063.04 and 6,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,640.76, 16,063.04 and 6,924.12 is: 9,554.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,640.76 : 16,063.04 = 6,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,640.76/16,063.04 = 6,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,640.76x = 16,063.04 × 6,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,640.76x = 111,222,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,222,416.52/11,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.57

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