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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,906.73, 16,430.65 and 6,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,906.73, 16,430.65 and 6,601.23 is: 9,109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,906.73 : 16,430.65 = 6,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,906.73/16,430.65 = 6,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,906.73x = 16,430.65 × 6,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,906.73x = 108,462,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,462,466.69/11,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.34

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