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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,905.98, 16,430.10 and 6,600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,905.98, 16,430.10 and 6,600.90 is: 9,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,905.98 : 16,430.10 = 6,600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,905.98/16,430.10 = 6,600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,905.98x = 16,430.10 × 6,600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,905.98x = 108,453,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,453,447.09/11,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.16

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