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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.52, 16,421.70 and 6,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.52, 16,421.70 and 6,595.12 is: 9,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.52 : 16,421.70 = 6,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.52/16,421.70 = 6,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.52x = 16,421.70 × 6,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.52x = 108,303,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,303,082.10/11,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.94

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