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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.02, 16,492.68 and 6,917.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.02, 16,492.68 and 6,917.19 is: 9,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.02 : 16,492.68 = 6,917.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.02/16,492.68 = 6,917.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.02x = 16,492.68 × 6,917.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.02x = 114,083,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,083,001.17/11,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.68

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