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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,916.81, 16,444.89 and 6,611.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,916.81, 16,444.89 and 6,611.66 is: 9,123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,916.81 : 16,444.89 = 6,611.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,916.81/16,444.89 = 6,611.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,916.81x = 16,444.89 × 6,611.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,916.81x = 108,728,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,728,021.42/11,916.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.92

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