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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,927.93, 16,460.58 and 6,622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,927.93, 16,460.58 and 6,622.76 is: 9,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,927.93 : 16,460.58 = 6,622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,927.93/16,460.58 = 6,622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,927.93x = 16,460.58 × 6,622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,927.93x = 109,014,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,014,470.80/11,927.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.43

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