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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.35, 17,488.60 and 7,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.35, 17,488.60 and 7,969.75 is: 11,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.35 : 17,488.60 = 7,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.35/17,488.60 = 7,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.35x = 17,488.60 × 7,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.35x = 139,379,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,379,769.85/11,663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,950.23

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