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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.31, 15,568.50 and 6,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.31, 15,568.50 and 6,565.06 is: 9,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.31 : 15,568.50 = 6,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.31/15,568.50 = 6,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.31x = 15,568.50 × 6,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.31x = 102,208,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,208,136.61/11,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.35

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