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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.64, 16,548.05 and 6,614.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.64, 16,548.05 and 6,614.29 is: 9,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.64 : 16,548.05 = 6,614.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.64/16,548.05 = 6,614.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.64x = 16,548.05 × 6,614.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.64x = 109,453,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,453,553.63/11,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.49

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