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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,926.48, 16,461.52 and 6,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,926.48, 16,461.52 and 6,893.62 is: 9,514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,926.48 : 16,461.52 = 6,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,926.48/16,461.52 = 6,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,926.48x = 16,461.52 × 6,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,926.48x = 113,479,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,479,463.50/11,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.92

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