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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.53, 16,498.83 and 6,650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.53, 16,498.83 and 6,650.34 is: 9,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.53 : 16,498.83 = 6,650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.53/16,498.83 = 6,650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.53x = 16,498.83 × 6,650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.53x = 109,722,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,722,829.10/11,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.58

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