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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,975.97, 16,526.83 and 6,943.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,975.97, 16,526.83 and 6,943.11 is: 9,581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,975.97 : 16,526.83 = 6,943.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,975.97/16,526.83 = 6,943.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,975.97x = 16,526.83 × 6,943.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,975.97x = 114,747,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,747,598.64/11,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.49

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