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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.94, 16,991.91 and 4,404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.94, 16,991.91 and 4,404.06 is: 6,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.94 : 16,991.91 = 4,404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.94/16,991.91 = 4,404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.94x = 16,991.91 × 4,404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.94x = 74,833,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,833,391.15/11,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.09

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