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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,989.03, 16,544.92 and 6,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,989.03, 16,544.92 and 6,956.24 is: 9,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,989.03 : 16,544.92 = 6,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,989.03/16,544.92 = 6,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,989.03x = 16,544.92 × 6,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,989.03x = 115,090,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,090,434.30/11,989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.65

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