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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,904.92, 16,429.58 and 6,599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,904.92, 16,429.58 and 6,599.96 is: 9,108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,904.92 : 16,429.58 = 6,599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,904.92/16,429.58 = 6,599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,904.92x = 16,429.58 × 6,599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,904.92x = 108,434,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,434,570.82/11,904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.38

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