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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.72, 15,591.60 and 6,584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.72, 15,591.60 and 6,584.16 is: 9,085.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.72 : 15,591.60 = 6,584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.72/15,591.60 = 6,584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.72x = 15,591.60 × 6,584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.72x = 102,657,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,657,589.06/11,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.77

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