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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,907.91, 16,433.03 and 6,602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,907.91, 16,433.03 and 6,602.61 is: 9,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,907.91 : 16,433.03 = 6,602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,907.91/16,433.03 = 6,602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,907.91x = 16,433.03 × 6,602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,907.91x = 108,500,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,500,929.20/11,907.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.67

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