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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.59, 16,554.03 and 6,618.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.59, 16,554.03 and 6,618.18 is: 9,133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.59 : 16,554.03 = 6,618.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.59/16,554.03 = 6,618.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.59x = 16,554.03 × 6,618.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.59x = 109,557,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,557,550.27/11,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.15

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