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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.54, 16,441.06 and 7,936.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.54, 16,441.06 and 7,936.91 is: 10,943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.54 : 16,441.06 = 7,936.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.54/16,441.06 = 7,936.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.54x = 16,441.06 × 7,936.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.54x = 130,491,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,491,213.52/11,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.08

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