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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.21, 16,492.71 and 6,646.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.21, 16,492.71 and 6,646.71 is: 9,171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.21 : 16,492.71 = 6,646.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.21/16,492.71 = 6,646.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.21x = 16,492.71 × 6,646.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.21x = 109,622,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,622,260.48/11,952.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.71

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