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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,930.31, 16,465.28 and 6,625.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,930.31, 16,465.28 and 6,625.71 is: 9,144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,930.31 : 16,465.28 = 6,625.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,930.31/16,465.28 = 6,625.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,930.31x = 16,465.28 × 6,625.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,930.31x = 109,094,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,094,137.22/11,930.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.28

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