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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,920.69, 16,450.73 and 6,615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,920.69, 16,450.73 and 6,615.51 is: 9,129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,920.69 : 16,450.73 = 6,615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,920.69/16,450.73 = 6,615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,920.69x = 16,450.73 × 6,615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,920.69x = 108,829,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,829,968.82/11,920.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.50

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