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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.48, 16,423.40 and 6,595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.48, 16,423.40 and 6,595.98 is: 9,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.48 : 16,423.40 = 6,595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.48/16,423.40 = 6,595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.48x = 16,423.40 × 6,595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.48x = 108,328,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,328,417.93/11,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.10

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