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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.76, 15,995.26 and 6,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.76, 15,995.26 and 6,285.58 is: 8,674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.76 : 15,995.26 = 6,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.76/15,995.26 = 6,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.76x = 15,995.26 × 6,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.76x = 100,539,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,539,486.35/11,590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.11

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