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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.28, 15,657.61 and 6,565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.28, 15,657.61 and 6,565.87 is: 9,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.28 : 15,657.61 = 6,565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.28/15,657.61 = 6,565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.28x = 15,657.61 × 6,565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.28x = 102,805,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,805,831.77/11,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.75

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