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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.60, 15,573.51 and 6,568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.60, 15,573.51 and 6,568.88 is: 9,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.60 : 15,573.51 = 6,568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.60/15,573.51 = 6,568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.60x = 15,573.51 × 6,568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.60x = 102,300,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,300,518.37/11,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.50

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