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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.41, 15,997.42 and 6,557.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.41, 15,997.42 and 6,557.62 is: 9,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.41 : 15,997.42 = 6,557.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.41/15,997.42 = 6,557.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.41x = 15,997.42 × 6,557.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.41x = 104,905,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,905,001.34/11,592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.46

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