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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.21, 16,554.76 and 6,691.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.21, 16,554.76 and 6,691.07 is: 9,233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.21 : 16,554.76 = 6,691.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.21/16,554.76 = 6,691.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.21x = 16,554.76 × 6,691.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.21x = 110,768,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,768,958.49/11,996.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.67

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