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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,973.65, 16,522.99 and 6,595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,973.65, 16,522.99 and 6,595.91 is: 9,102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,973.65 : 16,522.99 = 6,595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,973.65/16,522.99 = 6,595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,973.65x = 16,522.99 × 6,595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,973.65x = 108,984,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,984,121.99/11,973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.00

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