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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.26, 15,996.83 and 7,562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.26, 15,996.83 and 7,562.08 is: 10,437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.26 : 15,996.83 = 7,562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.26/15,996.83 = 7,562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.26x = 15,996.83 × 7,562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.26x = 120,969,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,969,318.75/11,590.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.15

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