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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.09, 16,423.64 and 6,595.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.09, 16,423.64 and 6,595.99 is: 9,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.09 : 16,423.64 = 6,595.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.09/16,423.64 = 6,595.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.09x = 16,423.64 × 6,595.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.09x = 108,330,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,330,165.20/11,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.54

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