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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.35, 15,602.36 and 6,589.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.35, 15,602.36 and 6,589.53 is: 9,094.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.35 : 15,602.36 = 6,589.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.35/15,602.36 = 6,589.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.35x = 15,602.36 × 6,589.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.35x = 102,812,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,812,157.75/11,305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.12

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