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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.92, 15,996.06 and 6,811.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.92, 15,996.06 and 6,811.11 is: 9,399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.92 : 15,996.06 = 6,811.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.92/15,996.06 = 6,811.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.92x = 15,996.06 × 6,811.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.92x = 108,950,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,950,924.23/11,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.68

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