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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.38, 16,107.72 and 6,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.38, 16,107.72 and 6,957.44 is: 9,602.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.38 : 16,107.72 = 6,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.38/16,107.72 = 6,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.38x = 16,107.72 × 6,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.38x = 112,068,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,068,495.44/11,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.81

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