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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.72, 16,547.97 and 6,685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.72, 16,547.97 and 6,685.56 is: 9,225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.72 : 16,547.97 = 6,685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.72/16,547.97 = 6,685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.72x = 16,547.97 × 6,685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.72x = 110,632,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,632,446.31/11,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.74

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