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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,973.92, 16,524.12 and 6,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,973.92, 16,524.12 and 6,668.84 is: 9,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,973.92 : 16,524.12 = 6,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,973.92/16,524.12 = 6,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,973.92x = 16,524.12 × 6,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,973.92x = 110,196,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,196,712.42/11,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.06

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