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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.91, 15,992.69 and 6,283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.91, 15,992.69 and 6,283.73 is: 8,671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.91 : 15,992.69 = 6,283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.91/15,992.69 = 6,283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.91x = 15,992.69 × 6,283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.91x = 100,493,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,493,699.88/11,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.54

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