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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.54, 15,593.67 and 6,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.54, 15,593.67 and 6,517.59 is: 8,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.54 : 15,593.67 = 6,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.54/15,593.67 = 6,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.54x = 15,593.67 × 6,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.54x = 101,633,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,633,147.66/11,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.25

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