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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.36, 16,903.38 and 6,591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.36, 16,903.38 and 6,591.18 is: 9,884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.36 : 16,903.38 = 6,591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.36/16,903.38 = 6,591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.36x = 16,903.38 × 6,591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.36x = 111,413,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,413,220.19/11,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.63

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