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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.28, 15,997.33 and 6,287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.28, 15,997.33 and 6,287.09 is: 8,676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.28 : 15,997.33 = 6,287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.28/15,997.33 = 6,287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.28x = 15,997.33 × 6,287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.28x = 100,576,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,576,653.47/11,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.18

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