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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.51, 16,554.92 and 6,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.51, 16,554.92 and 6,961.14 is: 9,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.51 : 16,554.92 = 6,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.51/16,554.92 = 6,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.51x = 16,554.92 × 6,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.51x = 115,241,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,241,081.00/11,996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.22

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