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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.72, 15,996.78 and 6,878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.72, 15,996.78 and 6,878.28 is: 9,488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.72 : 15,996.78 = 6,878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.72/15,996.78 = 6,878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.72x = 15,996.78 × 6,878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.72x = 110,030,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,030,331.94/11,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.87

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