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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.96, 16,161.61 and 6,406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.96, 16,161.61 and 6,406.59 is: 8,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.96 : 16,161.61 = 6,406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.96/16,161.61 = 6,406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.96x = 16,161.61 × 6,406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.96x = 103,540,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,540,809.01/11,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.60

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