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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,720.93, 16,171.69 and 6,683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,720.93, 16,171.69 and 6,683.32 is: 9,221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,720.93 : 16,171.69 = 6,683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,720.93/16,171.69 = 6,683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,720.93x = 16,171.69 × 6,683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,720.93x = 108,080,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,080,464.94/11,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.15

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