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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,959.67, 16,503.61 and 6,855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,959.67, 16,503.61 and 6,855.25 is: 9,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,959.67 : 16,503.61 = 6,855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,959.67/16,503.61 = 6,855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,959.67x = 16,503.61 × 6,855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,959.67x = 113,136,372.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,136,372.45/11,959.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.82

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