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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.93, 15,587.96 and 6,581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.93, 15,587.96 and 6,581.30 is: 9,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.93 : 15,587.96 = 6,581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.93/15,587.96 = 6,581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.93x = 15,587.96 × 6,581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.93x = 102,588,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,588,930.30/11,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.33

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