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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,971.98, 16,521.30 and 6,666.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,971.98, 16,521.30 and 6,666.69 is: 9,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,971.98 : 16,521.30 = 6,666.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,971.98/16,521.30 = 6,666.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,971.98x = 16,521.30 × 6,666.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,971.98x = 110,142,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,142,385.50/11,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.01

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