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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,979.66, 16,531.93 and 6,674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,979.66, 16,531.93 and 6,674.82 is: 9,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,979.66 : 16,531.93 = 6,674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,979.66/16,531.93 = 6,674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,979.66x = 16,531.93 × 6,674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,979.66x = 110,347,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,347,657.00/11,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.25

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