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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,951.78, 16,490.12 and 7,168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,951.78, 16,490.12 and 7,168.73 is: 9,890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,951.78 : 16,490.12 = 7,168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,951.78/16,490.12 = 7,168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,951.78x = 16,490.12 × 7,168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,951.78x = 118,213,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,213,217.95/11,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.85

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