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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.25, 15,998.69 and 6,625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.25, 15,998.69 and 6,625.25 is: 9,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.25 : 15,998.69 = 6,625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.25/15,998.69 = 6,625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.25x = 15,998.69 × 6,625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.25x = 105,995,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,995,287.80/11,593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.85

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