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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,591.91, 15,996.87 and 6,286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,591.91, 15,996.87 and 6,286.77 is: 8,675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,591.91 : 15,996.87 = 6,286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,591.91/15,996.87 = 6,286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,591.91x = 15,996.87 × 6,286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,591.91x = 100,568,642.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,568,642.41/11,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.76

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