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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,962.46, 16,507.49 and 6,926.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,962.46, 16,507.49 and 6,926.31 is: 9,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962.46 : 16,507.49 = 6,926.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962.46/16,507.49 = 6,926.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962.46x = 16,507.49 × 6,926.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962.46x = 114,335,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,335,958.43/11,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.90

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