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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,893.67, 16,412.91 and 6,588.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,893.67, 16,412.91 and 6,588.38 is: 9,091.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,893.67 : 16,412.91 = 6,588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,893.67/16,412.91 = 6,588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,893.67x = 16,412.91 × 6,588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,893.67x = 108,134,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,134,405.92/11,893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.76

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