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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,764.83, 16,235.76 and 6,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,764.83, 16,235.76 and 6,659.96 is: 9,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,764.83 : 16,235.76 = 6,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,764.83/16,235.76 = 6,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,764.83x = 16,235.76 × 6,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,764.83x = 108,129,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,129,430.99/11,764.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.90

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