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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.04, 17,461.56 and 6,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.04, 17,461.56 and 6,118.08 is: 9,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.04 : 17,461.56 = 6,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.04/17,461.56 = 6,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.04x = 17,461.56 × 6,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.04x = 106,831,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,831,221.00/11,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.17

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