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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.49, 16,555.96 and 6,962.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.49, 16,555.96 and 6,962.34 is: 9,608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.49 : 16,555.96 = 6,962.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.49/16,555.96 = 6,962.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.49x = 16,555.96 × 6,962.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.49x = 115,268,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,268,222.55/11,996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.50

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