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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.13, 16,550.19 and 6,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.13, 16,550.19 and 6,957.52 is: 9,598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.13 : 16,550.19 = 6,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.13/16,550.19 = 6,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.13x = 16,550.19 × 6,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.13x = 115,148,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,148,277.93/11,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.79

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