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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,902.59, 16,425.71 and 6,597.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,902.59, 16,425.71 and 6,597.49 is: 9,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,902.59 : 16,425.71 = 6,597.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,902.59/16,425.71 = 6,597.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,902.59x = 16,425.71 × 6,597.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,902.59x = 108,368,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,368,457.47/11,902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.61

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