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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.39, 16,423.92 and 6,596.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.39, 16,423.92 and 6,596.55 is: 9,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.39 : 16,423.92 = 6,596.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.39/16,423.92 = 6,596.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.39x = 16,423.92 × 6,596.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.39x = 108,341,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,341,209.48/11,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.24

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