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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,719.92, 16,170.28 and 6,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,719.92, 16,170.28 and 6,682.30 is: 9,219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,719.92 : 16,170.28 = 6,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,719.92/16,170.28 = 6,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,719.92x = 16,170.28 × 6,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,719.92x = 108,054,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,054,547.78/11,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.74

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