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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,909.58, 16,435.62 and 6,604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,909.58, 16,435.62 and 6,604.08 is: 9,113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,909.58 : 16,435.62 = 6,604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,909.58/16,435.62 = 6,604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,909.58x = 16,435.62 × 6,604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,909.58x = 108,542,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,542,149.33/11,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.85

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