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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,309.63, 15,607.28 and 6,593.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,309.63, 15,607.28 and 6,593.00 is: 9,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,309.63 : 15,607.28 = 6,593.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,309.63/15,607.28 = 6,593.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,309.63x = 15,607.28 × 6,593.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,309.63x = 102,898,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,898,735.49/11,309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.33

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