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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,900.59, 16,423.32 and 6,595.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,900.59, 16,423.32 and 6,595.05 is: 9,101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,900.59 : 16,423.32 = 6,595.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,900.59/16,423.32 = 6,595.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,900.59x = 16,423.32 × 6,595.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,900.59x = 108,312,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,312,702.88/11,900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.46

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