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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.93, 15,998.13 and 6,287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.93, 15,998.13 and 6,287.67 is: 8,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.93 : 15,998.13 = 6,287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.93/15,998.13 = 6,287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.93x = 15,998.13 × 6,287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.93x = 100,590,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,590,962.06/11,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.92

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