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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,982.39, 16,534.98 and 6,676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,982.39, 16,534.98 and 6,676.26 is: 9,212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,982.39 : 16,534.98 = 6,676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,982.39/16,534.98 = 6,676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,982.39x = 16,534.98 × 6,676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,982.39x = 110,391,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,391,825.57/11,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.84

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