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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.51, 15,568.70 and 6,566.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.51, 15,568.70 and 6,566.31 is: 9,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.51 : 15,568.70 = 6,566.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.51/15,568.70 = 6,566.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.51x = 15,568.70 × 6,566.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.51x = 102,228,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,228,910.50/11,280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.44

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