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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.83, 15,996.15 and 6,554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.83, 15,996.15 and 6,554.66 is: 9,045.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.83 : 15,996.15 = 6,554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.83/15,996.15 = 6,554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.83x = 15,996.15 × 6,554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.83x = 104,849,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,849,244.58/11,590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.88

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