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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.02, 16,547.39 and 6,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.02, 16,547.39 and 6,955.46 is: 9,596.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.02 : 16,547.39 = 6,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.02/16,547.39 = 6,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.02x = 16,547.39 × 6,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.02x = 115,094,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,094,591.74/11,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.00

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