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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.71, 16,553.08 and 6,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.71, 16,553.08 and 6,958.32 is: 9,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.71 : 16,553.08 = 6,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.71/16,553.08 = 6,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.71x = 16,553.08 × 6,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.71x = 115,181,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,181,627.63/11,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,601.90

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