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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,640.98, 16,063.72 and 6,604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,640.98, 16,063.72 and 6,604.74 is: 9,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,640.98 : 16,063.72 = 6,604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,640.98/16,063.72 = 6,604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,640.98x = 16,063.72 × 6,604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,640.98x = 106,096,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,096,677.52/11,640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.07

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