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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,992.77, 16,550.09 and 6,687.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,992.77, 16,550.09 and 6,687.81 is: 9,229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,992.77 : 16,550.09 = 6,687.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,992.77/16,550.09 = 6,687.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,992.77x = 16,550.09 × 6,687.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,992.77x = 110,683,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,683,823.96/11,992.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.21

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