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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.54, 15,442.06 and 6,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.54, 15,442.06 and 6,995.50 is: 9,649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.54 : 15,442.06 = 6,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.54/15,442.06 = 6,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.54x = 15,442.06 × 6,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.54x = 108,024,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,024,983.31/11,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.79

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