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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,962.21, 16,506.77 and 6,926.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,962.21, 16,506.77 and 6,926.77 is: 9,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962.21 : 16,506.77 = 6,926.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962.21/16,506.77 = 6,926.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962.21x = 16,506.77 × 6,926.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962.21x = 114,338,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,338,599.23/11,962.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.32

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