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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,610.59, 16,022.93 and 6,830.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,610.59, 16,022.93 and 6,830.87 is: 9,426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,610.59 : 16,022.93 = 6,830.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,610.59/16,022.93 = 6,830.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,610.59x = 16,022.93 × 6,830.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,610.59x = 109,450,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,450,551.85/11,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.79

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