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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.67, 16,424.28 and 6,596.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.67, 16,424.28 and 6,596.51 is: 9,103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.67 : 16,424.28 = 6,596.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.67/16,424.28 = 6,596.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.67x = 16,424.28 × 6,596.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.67x = 108,342,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,342,845.14/11,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.17

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