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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.47, 16,517.23 and 6,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.47, 16,517.23 and 6,663.34 is: 9,195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.47 : 16,517.23 = 6,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.47/16,517.23 = 6,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.47x = 16,517.23 × 6,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.47x = 110,059,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,059,919.35/11,969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.05

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