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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,311.58, 15,609.98 and 6,596.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,311.58, 15,609.98 and 6,596.76 is: 9,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,311.58 : 15,609.98 = 6,596.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,311.58/15,609.98 = 6,596.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,311.58x = 15,609.98 × 6,596.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,311.58x = 102,975,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,975,258.68/11,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.53

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