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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,712.61, 16,163.26 and 6,676.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,712.61, 16,163.26 and 6,676.67 is: 9,213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,712.61 : 16,163.26 = 6,676.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,712.61/16,163.26 = 6,676.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,712.61x = 16,163.26 × 6,676.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,712.61x = 107,916,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,916,723.50/11,712.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,213.72

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