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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.73, 16,552.13 and 6,959.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.73, 16,552.13 and 6,959.95 is: 9,602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.73 : 16,552.13 = 6,959.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.73/16,552.13 = 6,959.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.73x = 16,552.13 × 6,959.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.73x = 115,201,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,201,962.39/11,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.78

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