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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,598, 16,006.32 and 6,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,598, 16,006.32 and 6,630 is: 9,150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,598 : 16,006.32 = 6,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,598/16,006.32 = 6,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,598x = 16,006.32 × 6,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,598x = 106,121,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,121,901.60/11,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.02

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