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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.09, 16,423.24 and 6,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.09, 16,423.24 and 6,595.86 is: 9,102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.09 : 16,423.24 = 6,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.09/16,423.24 = 6,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.09x = 16,423.24 × 6,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.09x = 108,325,391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,325,391.79/11,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.14

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