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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,591.71, 15,996.59 and 6,286.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,591.71, 15,996.59 and 6,286.51 is: 8,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,591.71 : 15,996.59 = 6,286.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,591.71/15,996.59 = 6,286.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,591.71x = 15,996.59 × 6,286.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,591.71x = 100,562,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,562,735.14/11,591.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.40

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