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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,921.78, 16,452.22 and 6,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,921.78, 16,452.22 and 6,886.22 is: 9,503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,921.78 : 16,452.22 = 6,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,921.78/16,452.22 = 6,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,921.78x = 16,452.22 × 6,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,921.78x = 113,293,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,293,606.41/11,921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.08

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