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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.94, 15,996.18 and 6,555.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.94, 15,996.18 and 6,555.61 is: 9,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.94 : 15,996.18 = 6,555.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.94/15,996.18 = 6,555.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.94x = 15,996.18 × 6,555.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.94x = 104,864,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,864,717.57/11,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.13

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