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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.86, 15,998.28 and 6,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.86, 15,998.28 and 6,287.72 is: 8,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.86 : 15,998.28 = 6,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.86/15,998.28 = 6,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.86x = 15,998.28 × 6,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.86x = 100,592,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,592,705.12/11,592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.13

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