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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307.59, 15,608.08 and 6,592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307.59, 15,608.08 and 6,592.78 is: 9,100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307.59 : 15,608.08 = 6,592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307.59/15,608.08 = 6,592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307.59x = 15,608.08 × 6,592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307.59x = 102,900,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,900,634.19/11,307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.14

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