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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,065.68, 15,268.32 and 6,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,065.68, 15,268.32 and 6,588 is: 9,090.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,065.68 : 15,268.32 = 6,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,065.68/15,268.32 = 6,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,065.68x = 15,268.32 × 6,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,065.68x = 100,587,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,587,692.16/11,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.06

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