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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.28, 15,993.66 and 6,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.28, 15,993.66 and 6,555.88 is: 9,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.28 : 15,993.66 = 6,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.28/15,993.66 = 6,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.28x = 15,993.66 × 6,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.28x = 104,852,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,852,515.72/11,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.03

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