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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.17, 16,553.13 and 6,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.17, 16,553.13 and 6,960.24 is: 9,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.17 : 16,553.13 = 6,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.17/16,553.13 = 6,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.17x = 16,553.13 × 6,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.17x = 115,213,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,213,757.55/11,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.01

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