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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.88, 15,569.21 and 6,566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.88, 15,569.21 and 6,566.27 is: 9,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.88 : 15,569.21 = 6,566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.88/15,569.21 = 6,566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.88x = 15,569.21 × 6,566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.88x = 102,231,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,231,575.12/11,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.57

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