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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,973.69, 16,524.09 and 6,669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,973.69, 16,524.09 and 6,669.27 is: 9,203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,973.69 : 16,524.09 = 6,669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,973.69/16,524.09 = 6,669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,973.69x = 16,524.09 × 6,669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,973.69x = 110,203,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,203,617.71/11,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.81

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