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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,911.72, 16,449.24 and 7,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,911.72, 16,449.24 and 7,670.14 is: 10,591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,911.72 : 16,449.24 = 7,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,911.72/16,449.24 = 7,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,911.72x = 16,449.24 × 7,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,911.72x = 126,167,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,167,973.69/11,911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.92

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