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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,914.81, 16,442.19 and 6,609.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,914.81, 16,442.19 and 6,609.58 is: 9,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,914.81 : 16,442.19 = 6,609.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,914.81/16,442.19 = 6,609.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,914.81x = 16,442.19 × 6,609.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,914.81x = 108,675,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,675,970.18/11,914.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.08

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