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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.54, 16,553.27 and 6,544.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.54, 16,553.27 and 6,544.29 is: 9,030.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.54 : 16,553.27 = 6,544.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.54/16,553.27 = 6,544.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.54x = 16,553.27 × 6,544.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.54x = 108,329,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,329,323.21/11,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.80

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