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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.66, 15,273.96 and 6,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.66, 15,273.96 and 6,593 is: 9,099.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.66 : 15,273.96 = 6,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.66/15,273.96 = 6,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.66x = 15,273.96 × 6,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.66x = 100,701,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,701,218.28/11,066.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.51

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