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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.25, 16,551.54 and 7,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.25, 16,551.54 and 7,214.04 is: 9,954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.25 : 16,551.54 = 7,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.25/16,551.54 = 7,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.25x = 16,551.54 × 7,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.25x = 119,403,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,403,471.62/11,995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.23

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