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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,973.93, 16,522.49 and 6,668.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,973.93, 16,522.49 and 6,668.03 is: 9,201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,973.93 : 16,522.49 = 6,668.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,973.93/16,522.49 = 6,668.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,973.93x = 16,522.49 × 6,668.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,973.93x = 110,172,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,172,393.05/11,973.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.02

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