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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.60, 15,271.82 and 6,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.60, 15,271.82 and 6,592 is: 9,092.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.60 : 15,271.82 = 6,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.60/15,271.82 = 6,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.60x = 15,271.82 × 6,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.60x = 100,671,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,671,837.44/11,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.80

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