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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,960.46, 16,505.78 and 6,583.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,960.46, 16,505.78 and 6,583.17 is: 9,084.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960.46 : 16,505.78 = 6,583.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960.46/16,505.78 = 6,583.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960.46x = 16,505.78 × 6,583.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960.46x = 108,660,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,660,384.70/11,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.97

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