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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,897.89, 16,419.06 and 6,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,897.89, 16,419.06 and 6,592.72 is: 9,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,897.89 : 16,419.06 = 6,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,897.89/16,419.06 = 6,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,897.89x = 16,419.06 × 6,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,897.89x = 108,246,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,246,265.24/11,897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.94

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