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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,960.28, 16,505.88 and 6,655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,960.28, 16,505.88 and 6,655.68 is: 9,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960.28 : 16,505.88 = 6,655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960.28/16,505.88 = 6,655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960.28x = 16,505.88 × 6,655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960.28x = 109,857,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,857,855.40/11,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,185.22

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