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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,898.78, 16,419.87 and 6,593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,898.78, 16,419.87 and 6,593.46 is: 9,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,898.78 : 16,419.87 = 6,593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,898.78/16,419.87 = 6,593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,898.78x = 16,419.87 × 6,593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,898.78x = 108,263,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,263,756.05/11,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.73

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