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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,946.59, 16,484.86 and 6,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,946.59, 16,484.86 and 6,568.14 is: 9,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,946.59 : 16,484.86 = 6,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,946.59/16,484.86 = 6,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,946.59x = 16,484.86 × 6,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,946.59x = 108,274,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,274,868.36/11,946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.24

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