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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,992.47, 16,549.97 and 6,615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,992.47, 16,549.97 and 6,615.26 is: 9,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,992.47 : 16,549.97 = 6,615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,992.47/16,549.97 = 6,615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,992.47x = 16,549.97 × 6,615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,992.47x = 109,482,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,482,238.72/11,992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.25

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