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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,906.73, 16,431.21 and 6,601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,906.73, 16,431.21 and 6,601.55 is: 9,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,906.73 : 16,431.21 = 6,601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,906.73/16,431.21 = 6,601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,906.73x = 16,431.21 × 6,601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,906.73x = 108,471,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,471,372.22/11,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.09

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