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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.92, 16,424.04 and 6,596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.92, 16,424.04 and 6,596.68 is: 9,103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.92 : 16,424.04 = 6,596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.92/16,424.04 = 6,596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.92x = 16,424.04 × 6,596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.92x = 108,344,136.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,344,136.19/11,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.08

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