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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.51, 16,553.46 and 6,959.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.51, 16,553.46 and 6,959.90 is: 9,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.51 : 16,553.46 = 6,959.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.51/16,553.46 = 6,959.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.51x = 16,553.46 × 6,959.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.51x = 115,210,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,210,426.25/11,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.06

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