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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.52, 17,916.81 and 6,099.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.52, 17,916.81 and 6,099.90 is: 9,141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.52 : 17,916.81 = 6,099.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.52/17,916.81 = 6,099.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.52x = 17,916.81 × 6,099.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.52x = 109,290,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,290,749.32/11,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.45

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