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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.74, 15,996.33 and 6,874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.74, 15,996.33 and 6,874.74 is: 9,487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.74 : 15,996.33 = 6,874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.74/15,996.33 = 6,874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.74x = 15,996.33 × 6,874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.74x = 109,970,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,970,609.70/11,590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.80

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