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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.58, 15,692.81 and 6,592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.58, 15,692.81 and 6,592.45 is: 9,097.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.58 : 15,692.81 = 6,592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.58/15,692.81 = 6,592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.58x = 15,692.81 × 6,592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.58x = 103,454,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,454,065.28/11,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.60

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