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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.96, 16,639.52 and 6,953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.96, 16,639.52 and 6,953.30 is: 9,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.96 : 16,639.52 = 6,953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.96/16,639.52 = 6,953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.96x = 16,639.52 × 6,953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.96x = 115,699,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,699,574.42/12,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.08

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