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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,921.32, 16,451.76 and 6,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,921.32, 16,451.76 and 6,544 is: 9,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,921.32 : 16,451.76 = 6,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,921.32/16,451.76 = 6,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,921.32x = 16,451.76 × 6,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,921.32x = 107,660,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,660,317.44/11,921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.91

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