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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,587.68, 15,989.04 and 6,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,587.68, 15,989.04 and 6,871.68 is: 9,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,587.68 : 15,989.04 = 6,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,587.68/15,989.04 = 6,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,587.68x = 15,989.04 × 6,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,587.68x = 109,871,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,871,566.39/11,587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.76

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