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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,960.88, 16,505.72 and 6,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,960.88, 16,505.72 and 6,924.40 is: 9,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960.88 : 16,505.72 = 6,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960.88/16,505.72 = 6,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960.88x = 16,505.72 × 6,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960.88x = 114,292,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,292,207.57/11,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.50

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