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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,898.73, 16,421.22 and 6,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,898.73, 16,421.22 and 6,595.25 is: 9,101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,898.73 : 16,421.22 = 6,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,898.73/16,421.22 = 6,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,898.73x = 16,421.22 × 6,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,898.73x = 108,302,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,302,018.23/11,898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.99

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