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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,312.62, 16,968.93 and 6,665.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,312.62, 16,968.93 and 6,665.07 is: 9,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,312.62 : 16,968.93 = 6,665.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,312.62/16,968.93 = 6,665.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,312.62x = 16,968.93 × 6,665.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,312.62x = 113,099,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,099,149.17/11,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.60

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