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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.84, 15,986.08 and 9,919.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.84, 15,986.08 and 9,919.79 is: 13,679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.84 : 15,986.08 = 9,919.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.84/15,986.08 = 9,919.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.84x = 15,986.08 × 9,919.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.84x = 158,578,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,578,556.52/11,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.01

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