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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.98, 16,495.51 and 6,575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.98, 16,495.51 and 6,575.64 is: 9,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.98 : 16,495.51 = 6,575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.98/16,495.51 = 6,575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.98x = 16,495.51 × 6,575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.98x = 108,468,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,468,518.94/11,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.60

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