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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.76, 16,494.70 and 6,647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.76, 16,494.70 and 6,647.44 is: 9,173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.76 : 16,494.70 = 6,647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.76/16,494.70 = 6,647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.76x = 16,494.70 × 6,647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.76x = 109,647,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,647,528.57/11,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.41

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