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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,979.61, 16,531.88 and 6,674.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,979.61, 16,531.88 and 6,674.62 is: 9,210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,979.61 : 16,531.88 = 6,674.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,979.61/16,531.88 = 6,674.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,979.61x = 16,531.88 × 6,674.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,979.61x = 110,343,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,343,950.91/11,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.98

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