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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,949.93, 16,490.87 and 6,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,949.93, 16,490.87 and 6,644.75 is: 9,169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,949.93 : 16,490.87 = 6,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,949.93/16,490.87 = 6,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,949.93x = 16,490.87 × 6,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,949.93x = 109,577,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,577,592.75/11,949.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.73

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