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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,922.42, 16,452.35 and 6,544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,922.42, 16,452.35 and 6,544.73 is: 9,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,922.42 : 16,452.35 = 6,544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,922.42/16,452.35 = 6,544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,922.42x = 16,452.35 × 6,544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,922.42x = 107,676,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,676,122.72/11,922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.40

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