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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.38, 16,465.14 and 6,626.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.38, 16,465.14 and 6,626.19 is: 9,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.38 : 16,465.14 = 6,626.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.38/16,465.14 = 6,626.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.38x = 16,465.14 × 6,626.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.38x = 109,101,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,101,146.02/11,932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.28

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