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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.39, 16,490.93 and 6,644.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.39, 16,490.93 and 6,644.17 is: 9,168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.39 : 16,490.93 = 6,644.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.39/16,490.93 = 6,644.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.39x = 16,490.93 × 6,644.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.39x = 109,568,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,568,542.38/11,950.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.62

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