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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.72, 16,517.78 and 6,664.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.72, 16,517.78 and 6,664.42 is: 9,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.72 : 16,517.78 = 6,664.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.72/16,517.78 = 6,664.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.72x = 16,517.78 × 6,664.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.72x = 110,081,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,081,423.39/11,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.66

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