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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,920.73, 16,450.05 and 6,615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,920.73, 16,450.05 and 6,615.50 is: 9,129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,920.73 : 16,450.05 = 6,615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,920.73/16,450.05 = 6,615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,920.73x = 16,450.05 × 6,615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,920.73x = 108,825,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,825,190.45/11,920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.07

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