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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.92, 16,554.09 and 6,960.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.92, 16,554.09 and 6,960.36 is: 9,605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.92 : 16,554.09 = 6,960.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.92/16,554.09 = 6,960.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.92x = 16,554.09 × 6,960.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.92x = 115,222,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,222,425.87/11,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.13

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