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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,910.39, 16,436.31 and 6,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,910.39, 16,436.31 and 6,606 is: 9,116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,910.39 : 16,436.31 = 6,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,910.39/16,436.31 = 6,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,910.39x = 16,436.31 × 6,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,910.39x = 108,578,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,578,263.86/11,910.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.26

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