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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.40, 15,991.96 and 6,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.40, 15,991.96 and 6,283.20 is: 8,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.40 : 15,991.96 = 6,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.40/15,991.96 = 6,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.40x = 15,991.96 × 6,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.40x = 100,480,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,480,683.07/11,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.80

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