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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,930.72, 16,465.14 and 6,625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,930.72, 16,465.14 and 6,625.63 is: 9,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,930.72 : 16,465.14 = 6,625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,930.72/16,465.14 = 6,625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,930.72x = 16,465.14 × 6,625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,930.72x = 109,091,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,091,884.38/11,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.78

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