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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,990.07, 16,546.32 and 6,955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,990.07, 16,546.32 and 6,955.25 is: 9,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,990.07 : 16,546.32 = 6,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,990.07/16,546.32 = 6,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,990.07x = 16,546.32 × 6,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,990.07x = 115,083,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,083,709.45/11,990.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.25

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