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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.96, 17,366.13 and 6,650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.96, 17,366.13 and 6,650.64 is: 9,960.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.96 : 17,366.13 = 6,650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.96/17,366.13 = 6,650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.96x = 17,366.13 × 6,650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.96x = 115,495,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,495,878.82/11,595.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.01

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