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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.79, 16,518.02 and 6,664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.79, 16,518.02 and 6,664.49 is: 9,196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.79 : 16,518.02 = 6,664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.79/16,518.02 = 6,664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.79x = 16,518.02 × 6,664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.79x = 110,084,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,084,179.11/11,969.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.83

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