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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,999.72, 16,559.64 and 6,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,999.72, 16,559.64 and 6,694.88 is: 9,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,999.72 : 16,559.64 = 6,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,999.72/16,559.64 = 6,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,999.72x = 16,559.64 × 6,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,999.72x = 110,864,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,864,719.85/11,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.95

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