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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.99, 16,467.90 and 6,628.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.99, 16,467.90 and 6,628.21 is: 9,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.99 : 16,467.90 = 6,628.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.99/16,467.90 = 6,628.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.99x = 16,467.90 × 6,628.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.99x = 109,152,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,152,699.46/11,932.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.14

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