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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,920.69, 16,449.90 and 6,615.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,920.69, 16,449.90 and 6,615.37 is: 9,128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,920.69 : 16,449.90 = 6,615.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,920.69/16,449.90 = 6,615.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,920.69x = 16,449.90 × 6,615.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,920.69x = 108,822,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,822,174.96/11,920.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.85

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