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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,962.59, 16,507.62 and 6,657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,962.59, 16,507.62 and 6,657.27 is: 9,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962.59 : 16,507.62 = 6,657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962.59/16,507.62 = 6,657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962.59x = 16,507.62 × 6,657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962.59x = 109,895,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,895,683.40/11,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.61

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