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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.96, 16,511.90 and 7,250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.96, 16,511.90 and 7,250.33 is: 10,003.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.96 : 16,511.90 = 7,250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.96/16,511.90 = 7,250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.96x = 16,511.90 × 7,250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.96x = 119,716,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,716,605.12/11,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.93

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