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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,907.69, 16,432.73 and 6,602.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,907.69, 16,432.73 and 6,602.59 is: 9,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,907.69 : 16,432.73 = 6,602.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,907.69/16,432.73 = 6,602.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,907.69x = 16,432.73 × 6,602.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,907.69x = 108,498,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,498,578.77/11,907.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.64

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