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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.98, 15,599.43 and 6,588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.98, 15,599.43 and 6,588.54 is: 9,090.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.98 : 15,599.43 = 6,588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.98/15,599.43 = 6,588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.98x = 15,599.43 × 6,588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.98x = 102,777,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,777,468.53/11,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.54

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