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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.16, 16,907.90 and 6,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.16, 16,907.90 and 6,004.56 is: 9,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.16 : 16,907.90 = 6,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.16/16,907.90 = 6,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.16x = 16,907.90 × 6,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.16x = 101,524,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,524,432.96/11,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.25

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