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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.06, 15,993.90 and 6,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.06, 15,993.90 and 6,876 is: 9,484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.06 : 15,993.90 = 6,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.06/15,993.90 = 6,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.06x = 15,993.90 × 6,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.06x = 109,974,056.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,974,056.40/11,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.56

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