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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,962.89, 16,506.38 and 7,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,962.89, 16,506.38 and 7,244.44 is: 9,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962.89 : 16,506.38 = 7,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962.89/16,506.38 = 7,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962.89x = 16,506.38 × 7,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962.89x = 119,579,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,579,456.37/11,962.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.87

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