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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,897.69, 16,418.90 and 6,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,897.69, 16,418.90 and 6,592.59 is: 9,097.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,897.69 : 16,418.90 = 6,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,897.69/16,418.90 = 6,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,897.69x = 16,418.90 × 6,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,897.69x = 108,243,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,243,092.43/11,897.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.83

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