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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.03, 16,423.56 and 6,595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.03, 16,423.56 and 6,595.83 is: 9,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.03 : 16,423.56 = 6,595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.03/16,423.56 = 6,595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.03x = 16,423.56 × 6,595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.03x = 108,327,009.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,327,009.75/11,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.33

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