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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.83, 15,950.00 and 6,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.83, 15,950.00 and 6,711.88 is: 9,261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.83 : 15,950.00 = 6,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.83/15,950.00 = 6,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.83x = 15,950.00 × 6,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.83x = 107,054,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,054,462.90/11,558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.71

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