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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.90, 16,105.95 and 6,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.90, 16,105.95 and 6,955.62 is: 9,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.90 : 16,105.95 = 6,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.90/16,105.95 = 6,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.90x = 16,105.95 × 6,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.90x = 112,026,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,026,867.94/11,670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.82

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