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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,934.98, 16,469.97 and 6,630.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,934.98, 16,469.97 and 6,630.26 is: 9,149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,934.98 : 16,469.97 = 6,630.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,934.98/16,469.97 = 6,630.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,934.98x = 16,469.97 × 6,630.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,934.98x = 109,200,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,200,183.29/11,934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.59

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