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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.96, 15,569.49 and 6,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.96, 15,569.49 and 6,567.50 is: 9,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.96 : 15,569.49 = 6,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.96/15,569.49 = 6,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.96x = 15,569.49 × 6,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.96x = 102,252,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,252,625.58/11,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.16

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