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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,930.74, 16,465.41 and 6,625.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,930.74, 16,465.41 and 6,625.89 is: 9,144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,930.74 : 16,465.41 = 6,625.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,930.74/16,465.41 = 6,625.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,930.74x = 16,465.41 × 6,625.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,930.74x = 109,097,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,097,995.46/11,930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.28

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