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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.67, 16,558.38 and 6,692.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.67, 16,558.38 and 6,692.90 is: 9,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.67 : 16,558.38 = 6,692.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.67/16,558.38 = 6,692.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.67x = 16,558.38 × 6,692.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.67x = 110,823,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,823,498.71/11,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.32

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