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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,898.96, 16,420.32 and 6,593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,898.96, 16,420.32 and 6,593.74 is: 9,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,898.96 : 16,420.32 = 6,593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,898.96/16,420.32 = 6,593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,898.96x = 16,420.32 × 6,593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,898.96x = 108,271,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,271,320.80/11,898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.23

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