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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,989.76, 16,553.57 and 7,742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,989.76, 16,553.57 and 7,742.72 is: 10,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,989.76 : 16,553.57 = 7,742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,989.76/16,553.57 = 7,742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,989.76x = 16,553.57 × 7,742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,989.76x = 128,169,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,169,660.18/11,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,689.93

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