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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.56, 15,601.68 and 6,588.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.56, 15,601.68 and 6,588.93 is: 9,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.56 : 15,601.68 = 6,588.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.56/15,601.68 = 6,588.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.56x = 15,601.68 × 6,588.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.56x = 102,798,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,798,377.40/11,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.73

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