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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593, 15,998.34 and 6,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593, 15,998.34 and 6,625 is: 9,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593 : 15,998.34 = 6,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593/15,998.34 = 6,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593x = 15,998.34 × 6,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593x = 105,989,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,989,002.50/11,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.50

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