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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,992.70, 16,545.58 and 6,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,992.70, 16,545.58 and 6,954.14 is: 9,594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,992.70 : 16,545.58 = 6,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,992.70/16,545.58 = 6,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,992.70x = 16,545.58 × 6,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,992.70x = 115,060,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,060,303.68/11,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.19

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