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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.01, 15,560.64 and 6,562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.01, 15,560.64 and 6,562.89 is: 9,056.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.01 : 15,560.64 = 6,562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.01/15,560.64 = 6,562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.01x = 15,560.64 × 6,562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.01x = 102,122,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,122,768.65/11,276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.64

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