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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,289.60, 15,580.62 and 6,574.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,289.60, 15,580.62 and 6,574.32 is: 9,073.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,289.60 : 15,580.62 = 6,574.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,289.60/15,580.62 = 6,574.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,289.60x = 15,580.62 × 6,574.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,289.60x = 102,431,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,431,981.68/11,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.13

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