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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,316.72, 15,618.95 and 6,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,316.72, 15,618.95 and 6,601 is: 9,110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,316.72 : 15,618.95 = 6,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,316.72/15,618.95 = 6,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,316.72x = 15,618.95 × 6,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,316.72x = 103,100,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,100,688.95/11,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.47

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