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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,898.87, 16,421.10 and 6,593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,898.87, 16,421.10 and 6,593.58 is: 9,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,898.87 : 16,421.10 = 6,593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,898.87/16,421.10 = 6,593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,898.87x = 16,421.10 × 6,593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,898.87x = 108,273,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,273,799.68/11,898.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.50

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