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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.98, 15,592.56 and 6,519.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.98, 15,592.56 and 6,519.93 is: 8,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.98 : 15,592.56 = 6,519.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.98/15,592.56 = 6,519.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.98x = 15,592.56 × 6,519.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.98x = 101,662,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,662,399.72/11,298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.48

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