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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.68, 16,552.70 and 6,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.68, 16,552.70 and 6,690.60 is: 9,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.68 : 16,552.70 = 6,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.68/16,552.70 = 6,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.68x = 16,552.70 × 6,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.68x = 110,747,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,747,494.62/11,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.05

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