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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.93, 16,511.60 and 6,659.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.93, 16,511.60 and 6,659.63 is: 9,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.93 : 16,511.60 = 6,659.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.93/16,511.60 = 6,659.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.93x = 16,511.60 × 6,659.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.93x = 109,961,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,961,155.03/11,964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.29

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