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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,973.94, 16,524.70 and 7,195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,973.94, 16,524.70 and 7,195.34 is: 9,929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,973.94 : 16,524.70 = 7,195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,973.94/16,524.70 = 7,195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,973.94x = 16,524.70 × 7,195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,973.94x = 118,900,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,900,858.22/11,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.97

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