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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,914.39, 16,441.83 and 6,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,914.39, 16,441.83 and 6,610 is: 9,121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,914.39 : 16,441.83 = 6,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,914.39/16,441.83 = 6,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,914.39x = 16,441.83 × 6,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,914.39x = 108,680,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,680,496.30/11,914.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.78

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