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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,621.58, 17,413.83 and 6,066.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,621.58, 17,413.83 and 6,066.78 is: 9,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,621.58 : 17,413.83 = 6,066.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,621.58/17,413.83 = 6,066.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,621.58x = 17,413.83 × 6,066.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,621.58x = 105,645,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,645,875.57/11,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.49

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