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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.16, 17,916.30 and 6,099.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.16, 17,916.30 and 6,099.46 is: 9,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.16 : 17,916.30 = 6,099.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.16/17,916.30 = 6,099.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.16x = 17,916.30 × 6,099.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.16x = 109,279,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,279,755.20/11,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.80

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