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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.58, 16,555.50 and 6,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.58, 16,555.50 and 6,961.08 is: 9,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.58 : 16,555.50 = 6,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.58/16,555.50 = 6,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.58x = 16,555.50 × 6,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.58x = 115,244,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,244,159.94/11,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.42

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