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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,901.98, 16,424.36 and 6,596.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,901.98, 16,424.36 and 6,596.67 is: 9,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901.98 : 16,424.36 = 6,596.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901.98/16,424.36 = 6,596.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901.98x = 16,424.36 × 6,596.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901.98x = 108,346,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,346,049.90/11,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.20

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