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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.21, 16,551.54 and 6,958.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.21, 16,551.54 and 6,958.17 is: 9,602.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.21 : 16,551.54 = 6,958.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.21/16,551.54 = 6,958.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.21x = 16,551.54 × 6,958.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.21x = 115,168,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,168,429.08/11,994.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.00

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