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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.42, 16,498.08 and 6,650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.42, 16,498.08 and 6,650.46 is: 9,177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.42 : 16,498.08 = 6,650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.42/16,498.08 = 6,650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.42x = 16,498.08 × 6,650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.42x = 109,719,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,719,821.12/11,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.41

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