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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,930.94, 16,464.47 and 6,625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,930.94, 16,464.47 and 6,625.67 is: 9,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,930.94 : 16,464.47 = 6,625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,930.94/16,464.47 = 6,625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,930.94x = 16,464.47 × 6,625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,930.94x = 109,088,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,088,029.49/11,930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.29

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