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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.06, 16,422.95 and 6,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.06, 16,422.95 and 6,595.56 is: 9,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.06 : 16,422.95 = 6,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.06/16,422.95 = 6,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.06x = 16,422.95 × 6,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.06x = 108,318,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,318,568.59/11,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.59

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