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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,921.91, 16,451.51 and 6,616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,921.91, 16,451.51 and 6,616.41 is: 9,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,921.91 : 16,451.51 = 6,616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,921.91/16,451.51 = 6,616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,921.91x = 16,451.51 × 6,616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,921.91x = 108,849,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,849,902.20/11,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.24

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