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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,962.71, 16,507.46 and 6,927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,962.71, 16,507.46 and 6,927.27 is: 9,559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962.71 : 16,507.46 = 6,927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962.71/16,507.46 = 6,927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962.71x = 16,507.46 × 6,927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962.71x = 114,351,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,351,632.43/11,962.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.01

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