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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,562, 15,955.68 and 6,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,562, 15,955.68 and 6,594 is: 9,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,562 : 15,955.68 = 6,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,562/15,955.68 = 6,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,562x = 15,955.68 × 6,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,562x = 105,211,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,211,753.92/11,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.79

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