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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.29, 16,454.70 and 6,618.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.29, 16,454.70 and 6,618.69 is: 9,133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.29 : 16,454.70 = 6,618.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.29/16,454.70 = 6,618.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.29x = 16,454.70 × 6,618.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.29x = 108,908,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,908,572.17/11,924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.34

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