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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.93, 16,492.24 and 6,645.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.93, 16,492.24 and 6,645.75 is: 9,171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.93 : 16,492.24 = 6,645.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.93/16,492.24 = 6,645.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.93x = 16,492.24 × 6,645.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.93x = 109,603,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,603,303.98/11,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.11

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