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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,992.66, 16,549.96 and 6,687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,992.66, 16,549.96 and 6,687.82 is: 9,229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,992.66 : 16,549.96 = 6,687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,992.66/16,549.96 = 6,687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,992.66x = 16,549.96 × 6,687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,992.66x = 110,683,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,683,153.49/11,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.24

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