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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,904.28, 16,427.34 and 6,599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,904.28, 16,427.34 and 6,599.08 is: 9,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,904.28 : 16,427.34 = 6,599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,904.28/16,427.34 = 6,599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,904.28x = 16,427.34 × 6,599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,904.28x = 108,405,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,405,330.85/11,904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.42

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