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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,309.69, 15,603.91 and 6,592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,309.69, 15,603.91 and 6,592.25 is: 9,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,309.69 : 15,603.91 = 6,592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,309.69/15,603.91 = 6,592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,309.69x = 15,603.91 × 6,592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,309.69x = 102,864,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,864,898.23/11,309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.29

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