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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.38, 16,499.34 and 6,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.38, 16,499.34 and 6,650.59 is: 9,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.38 : 16,499.34 = 6,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.38/16,499.34 = 6,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.38x = 16,499.34 × 6,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.38x = 109,730,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,730,345.61/11,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.32

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