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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,902.65, 16,414.32 and 7,121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,902.65, 16,414.32 and 7,121.82 is: 9,821.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,902.65 : 16,414.32 = 7,121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,902.65/16,414.32 = 7,121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,902.65x = 16,414.32 × 7,121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,902.65x = 116,899,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,899,832.46/11,902.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,821.33

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