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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.94, 15,573.42 and 6,568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.94, 15,573.42 and 6,568.02 is: 9,065.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.94 : 15,573.42 = 6,568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.94/15,573.42 = 6,568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.94x = 15,573.42 × 6,568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.94x = 102,286,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,286,534.03/11,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.59

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