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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.13, 16,421.84 and 6,595.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.13, 16,421.84 and 6,595.93 is: 9,101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.13 : 16,421.84 = 6,595.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.13/16,421.84 = 6,595.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.13x = 16,421.84 × 6,595.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.13x = 108,317,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,317,307.11/11,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.43

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