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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,219.97, 16,830.68 and 6,593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,219.97, 16,830.68 and 6,593.25 is: 9,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,219.97 : 16,830.68 = 6,593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,219.97/16,830.68 = 6,593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,219.97x = 16,830.68 × 6,593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,219.97x = 110,968,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,968,847.94/11,219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.30

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