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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,967.91, 16,516.37 and 6,662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,967.91, 16,516.37 and 6,662.61 is: 9,194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,967.91 : 16,516.37 = 6,662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,967.91/16,516.37 = 6,662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,967.91x = 16,516.37 × 6,662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,967.91x = 110,042,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,042,131.93/11,967.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.77

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