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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,900.83, 16,423.24 and 6,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,900.83, 16,423.24 and 6,595.73 is: 9,102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,900.83 : 16,423.24 = 6,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,900.83/16,423.24 = 6,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,900.83x = 16,423.24 × 6,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,900.83x = 108,323,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,323,256.77/11,900.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.16

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