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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,903.29, 16,425.03 and 6,598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,903.29, 16,425.03 and 6,598.06 is: 9,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,903.29 : 16,425.03 = 6,598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,903.29/16,425.03 = 6,598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,903.29x = 16,425.03 × 6,598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,903.29x = 108,373,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,373,333.44/11,903.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.49

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