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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,989.37, 16,544.39 and 6,954.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,989.37, 16,544.39 and 6,954.27 is: 9,596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,989.37 : 16,544.39 = 6,954.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,989.37/16,544.39 = 6,954.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,989.37x = 16,544.39 × 6,954.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,989.37x = 115,054,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,054,120.27/11,989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.35

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