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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.60, 15,564.84 and 6,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.60, 15,564.84 and 6,564.88 is: 9,057.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.60 : 15,564.84 = 6,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.60/15,564.84 = 6,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.60x = 15,564.84 × 6,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.60x = 102,181,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,181,306.82/11,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.34

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