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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.66, 16,544.16 and 6,953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.66, 16,544.16 and 6,953.12 is: 9,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.66 : 16,544.16 = 6,953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.66/16,544.16 = 6,953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.66x = 16,544.16 × 6,953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.66x = 115,033,447.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,033,447.06/11,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.79

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