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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.30, 16,548.08 and 6,686.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.30, 16,548.08 and 6,686.45 is: 9,227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.30 : 16,548.08 = 6,686.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.30/16,548.08 = 6,686.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.30x = 16,548.08 × 6,686.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.30x = 110,647,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,647,909.52/11,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.35

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