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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,965.08, 16,511.40 and 6,660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,965.08, 16,511.40 and 6,660.12 is: 9,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,965.08 : 16,511.40 = 6,660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,965.08/16,511.40 = 6,660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,965.08x = 16,511.40 × 6,660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,965.08x = 109,967,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,967,905.37/11,965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.74

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