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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.58, 15,266.19 and 6,588.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.58, 15,266.19 and 6,588.01 is: 9,087.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.58 : 15,266.19 = 6,588.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.58/15,266.19 = 6,588.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.58x = 15,266.19 × 6,588.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.58x = 100,573,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,573,812.38/11,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.25

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