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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,907.66, 16,432.77 and 6,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,907.66, 16,432.77 and 6,602.70 is: 9,111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,907.66 : 16,432.77 = 6,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,907.66/16,432.77 = 6,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,907.66x = 16,432.77 × 6,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,907.66x = 108,500,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,500,650.48/11,907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.84

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