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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,909.58, 16,433.88 and 6,603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,909.58, 16,433.88 and 6,603.06 is: 9,111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,909.58 : 16,433.88 = 6,603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,909.58/16,433.88 = 6,603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,909.58x = 16,433.88 × 6,603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,909.58x = 108,513,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,513,895.67/11,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.48

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