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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.48, 16,423.26 and 6,596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.48, 16,423.26 and 6,596.52 is: 9,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.48 : 16,423.26 = 6,596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.48/16,423.26 = 6,596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.48x = 16,423.26 × 6,596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.48x = 108,336,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,336,363.06/11,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.76

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