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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.41, 16,554.29 and 6,962.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.41, 16,554.29 and 6,962.81 is: 9,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.41 : 16,554.29 = 6,962.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.41/16,554.29 = 6,962.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.41x = 16,554.29 × 6,962.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.41x = 115,264,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,264,375.95/11,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.84

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