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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,906.73, 16,431.30 and 6,601.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,906.73, 16,431.30 and 6,601.59 is: 9,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,906.73 : 16,431.30 = 6,601.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,906.73/16,431.30 = 6,601.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,906.73x = 16,431.30 × 6,601.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,906.73x = 108,472,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,472,705.77/11,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.20

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