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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.62, 16,465.95 and 6,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.62, 16,465.95 and 6,554.16 is: 9,044.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.62 : 16,465.95 = 6,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.62/16,465.95 = 6,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.62x = 16,465.95 × 6,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.62x = 107,920,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,920,470.85/11,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.16

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