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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,719.93, 16,173.37 and 6,684.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,719.93, 16,173.37 and 6,684.02 is: 9,223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,719.93 : 16,173.37 = 6,684.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,719.93/16,173.37 = 6,684.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,719.93x = 16,173.37 × 6,684.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,719.93x = 108,103,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,103,128.55/11,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.87

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