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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.66, 16,924.96 and 6,606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.66, 16,924.96 and 6,606.91 is: 9,909.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.66 : 16,924.96 = 6,606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.66/16,924.96 = 6,606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.66x = 16,924.96 × 6,606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.66x = 111,821,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,821,687.47/11,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.18

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