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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.41, 15,565.95 and 6,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.41, 15,565.95 and 6,562.60 is: 9,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.41 : 15,565.95 = 6,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.41/15,565.95 = 6,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.41x = 15,565.95 × 6,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.41x = 102,153,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,153,103.47/11,277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.21

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