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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,968.58, 16,514.70 and 6,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,968.58, 16,514.70 and 6,663.26 is: 9,194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968.58 : 16,514.70 = 6,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968.58/16,514.70 = 6,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968.58x = 16,514.70 × 6,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968.58x = 110,041,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,041,739.92/11,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.22

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