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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.91, 15,999.89 and 6,557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.91, 15,999.89 and 6,557.90 is: 9,050.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.91 : 15,999.89 = 6,557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.91/15,999.89 = 6,557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.91x = 15,999.89 × 6,557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.91x = 104,925,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,925,565.84/11,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.06

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