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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,662.63, 16,095.98 and 6,628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,662.63, 16,095.98 and 6,628.47 is: 9,148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,662.63 : 16,095.98 = 6,628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,662.63/16,095.98 = 6,628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,662.63x = 16,095.98 × 6,628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,662.63x = 106,691,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,691,716.70/11,662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.17

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