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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,960.91, 16,503.54 and 6,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,960.91, 16,503.54 and 6,924.81 is: 9,554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960.91 : 16,503.54 = 6,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960.91/16,503.54 = 6,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960.91x = 16,503.54 × 6,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960.91x = 114,283,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,283,878.83/11,960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.78

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