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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,893.73, 16,413.36 and 6,588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,893.73, 16,413.36 and 6,588.44 is: 9,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,893.73 : 16,413.36 = 6,588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,893.73/16,413.36 = 6,588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,893.73x = 16,413.36 × 6,588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,893.73x = 108,138,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,138,355.49/11,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.05

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