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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,929.31, 16,462.48 and 6,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,929.31, 16,462.48 and 6,624.14 is: 9,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,929.31 : 16,462.48 = 6,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,929.31/16,462.48 = 6,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,929.31x = 16,462.48 × 6,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,929.31x = 109,049,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,049,673.39/11,929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.33

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