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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,591.54, 15,996.12 and 6,555.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,591.54, 15,996.12 and 6,555.59 is: 9,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,591.54 : 15,996.12 = 6,555.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,591.54/15,996.12 = 6,555.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,591.54x = 15,996.12 × 6,555.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,591.54x = 104,863,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,863,924.33/11,591.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.60

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