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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.68, 15,661.72 and 6,566.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.68, 15,661.72 and 6,566.93 is: 9,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.68 : 15,661.72 = 6,566.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.68/15,661.72 = 6,566.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.68x = 15,661.72 × 6,566.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.68x = 102,849,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,849,418.92/11,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.48

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