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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,530.72, 15,913.20 and 6,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,530.72, 15,913.20 and 6,562.72 is: 9,057.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,530.72 : 15,913.20 = 6,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,530.72/15,913.20 = 6,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,530.72x = 15,913.20 × 6,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,530.72x = 104,433,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,433,875.90/11,530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.01

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