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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,101.59, 16,673.58 and 6,430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,101.59, 16,673.58 and 6,430.98 is: 9,658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,101.59 : 16,673.58 = 6,430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,101.59/16,673.58 = 6,430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,101.59x = 16,673.58 × 6,430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,101.59x = 107,227,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,227,459.51/11,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.75

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