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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.46, 15,997.57 and 6,287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.46, 15,997.57 and 6,287.25 is: 8,676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.46 : 15,997.57 = 6,287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.46/15,997.57 = 6,287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.46x = 15,997.57 × 6,287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.46x = 100,580,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,580,721.98/11,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.39

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