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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.35, 16,556.87 and 6,961.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.35, 16,556.87 and 6,961.19 is: 9,608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.35 : 16,556.87 = 6,961.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.35/16,556.87 = 6,961.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.35x = 16,556.87 × 6,961.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.35x = 115,255,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,255,413.34/11,995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.34

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