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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,965.92, 16,512.68 and 6,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,965.92, 16,512.68 and 6,660.62 is: 9,191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,965.92 : 16,512.68 = 6,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,965.92/16,512.68 = 6,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,965.92x = 16,512.68 × 6,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,965.92x = 109,984,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,984,653.36/11,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.50

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