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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,905.08, 16,430.76 and 6,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,905.08, 16,430.76 and 6,601.20 is: 9,110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,905.08 : 16,430.76 = 6,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,905.08/16,430.76 = 6,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,905.08x = 16,430.76 × 6,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,905.08x = 108,462,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,462,732.91/11,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.63

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