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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,920.95, 16,451.19 and 6,615.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,920.95, 16,451.19 and 6,615.99 is: 9,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,920.95 : 16,451.19 = 6,615.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,920.95/16,451.19 = 6,615.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,920.95x = 16,451.19 × 6,615.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,920.95x = 108,840,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,840,908.53/11,920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.22

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