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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,898.46, 16,419.90 and 6,593.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,898.46, 16,419.90 and 6,593.18 is: 9,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,898.46 : 16,419.90 = 6,593.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,898.46/16,419.90 = 6,593.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,898.46x = 16,419.90 × 6,593.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,898.46x = 108,259,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,259,356.28/11,898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.60

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