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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.26, 16,421.86 and 6,595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.26, 16,421.86 and 6,595.90 is: 9,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.26 : 16,421.86 = 6,595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.26/16,421.86 = 6,595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.26x = 16,421.86 × 6,595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.26x = 108,316,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,316,946.37/11,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.30

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