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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.69, 15,571.46 and 6,566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.69, 15,571.46 and 6,566.97 is: 9,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.69 : 15,571.46 = 6,566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.69/15,571.46 = 6,566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.69x = 15,571.46 × 6,566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.69x = 102,257,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,257,327.09/11,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.20

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