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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.96, 16,425.66 and 6,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.96, 16,425.66 and 6,597.24 is: 9,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.96 : 16,425.66 = 6,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.96/16,425.66 = 6,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.96x = 16,425.66 × 6,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.96x = 108,364,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,364,021.18/11,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.72

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