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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.43, 16,513.54 and 6,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.43, 16,513.54 and 6,588.76 is: 9,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.43 : 16,513.54 = 6,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.43/16,513.54 = 6,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.43x = 16,513.54 × 6,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.43x = 108,803,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,803,700.65/11,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.41

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