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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.42, 15,593.64 and 6,583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.42, 15,593.64 and 6,583.22 is: 9,086.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.42 : 15,593.64 = 6,583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.42/15,593.64 = 6,583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.42x = 15,593.64 × 6,583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.42x = 102,656,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,656,362.72/11,297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.71

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