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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,960.95, 16,505.41 and 6,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,960.95, 16,505.41 and 6,924.82 is: 9,555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960.95 : 16,505.41 = 6,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960.95/16,505.41 = 6,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960.95x = 16,505.41 × 6,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960.95x = 114,296,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,296,966.29/11,960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.84

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