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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,605.92, 16,014.48 and 6,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,605.92, 16,014.48 and 6,636.96 is: 9,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,605.92 : 16,014.48 = 6,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,605.92/16,014.48 = 6,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,605.92x = 16,014.48 × 6,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,605.92x = 106,287,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,287,463.18/11,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.04

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