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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.33, 16,548.03 and 6,686.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.33, 16,548.03 and 6,686.19 is: 9,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.33 : 16,548.03 = 6,686.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.33/16,548.03 = 6,686.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.33x = 16,548.03 × 6,686.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.33x = 110,643,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,643,272.71/11,991.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.94

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