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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.82, 15,998.19 and 6,287.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.82, 15,998.19 and 6,287.63 is: 8,676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.82 : 15,998.19 = 6,287.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.82/15,998.19 = 6,287.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.82x = 15,998.19 × 6,287.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.82x = 100,590,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,590,631.19/11,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.98

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