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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,907.96, 16,432.38 and 6,602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,907.96, 16,432.38 and 6,602.46 is: 9,111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,907.96 : 16,432.38 = 6,602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,907.96/16,432.38 = 6,602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,907.96x = 16,432.38 × 6,602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,907.96x = 108,494,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,494,131.65/11,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.06

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