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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.59, 16,489.10 and 6,914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.59, 16,489.10 and 6,914.69 is: 9,540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.59 : 16,489.10 = 6,914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.59/16,489.10 = 6,914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.59x = 16,489.10 × 6,914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.59x = 114,016,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,016,897.86/11,950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.69

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