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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,343.27, 15,651.91 and 6,562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,343.27, 15,651.91 and 6,562.82 is: 9,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,343.27 : 15,651.91 = 6,562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,343.27/15,651.91 = 6,562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,343.27x = 15,651.91 × 6,562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,343.27x = 102,720,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,720,738.39/11,343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.66

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