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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.31, 16,493.96 and 6,647.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.31, 16,493.96 and 6,647.02 is: 9,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.31 : 16,493.96 = 6,647.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.31/16,493.96 = 6,647.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.31x = 16,493.96 × 6,647.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.31x = 109,635,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,635,682.00/11,952.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.76

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