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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,920.62, 16,449.39 and 6,615.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,920.62, 16,449.39 and 6,615.57 is: 9,128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,920.62 : 16,449.39 = 6,615.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,920.62/16,449.39 = 6,615.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,920.62x = 16,449.39 × 6,615.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,920.62x = 108,822,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,822,091.00/11,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.90

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