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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.33, 15,991.90 and 6,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.33, 15,991.90 and 6,283.17 is: 8,670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.33 : 15,991.90 = 6,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.33/15,991.90 = 6,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.33x = 15,991.90 × 6,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.33x = 100,479,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,479,810.62/11,588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.77

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