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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,992.89, 16,545.83 and 6,954.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,992.89, 16,545.83 and 6,954.33 is: 9,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,992.89 : 16,545.83 = 6,954.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,992.89/16,545.83 = 6,954.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,992.89x = 16,545.83 × 6,954.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,992.89x = 115,065,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,065,179.33/11,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.45

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