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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.67, 16,552.45 and 6,959.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.67, 16,552.45 and 6,959.73 is: 9,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.67 : 16,552.45 = 6,959.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.67/16,552.45 = 6,959.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.67x = 16,552.45 × 6,959.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.67x = 115,200,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,200,582.84/11,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.31

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