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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,930.34, 16,462.67 and 6,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,930.34, 16,462.67 and 6,624.60 is: 9,141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,930.34 : 16,462.67 = 6,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,930.34/16,462.67 = 6,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,930.34x = 16,462.67 × 6,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,930.34x = 109,058,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,058,603.68/11,930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.28

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