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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,960.98, 17,955.33 and 6,425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,960.98, 17,955.33 and 6,425.17 is: 9,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960.98 : 17,955.33 = 6,425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960.98/17,955.33 = 6,425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960.98x = 17,955.33 × 6,425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960.98x = 115,366,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,366,047.66/11,960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,645.20

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