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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.66, 15,952.59 and 6,523.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.66, 15,952.59 and 6,523.33 is: 9,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.66 : 15,952.59 = 6,523.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.66/15,952.59 = 6,523.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.66x = 15,952.59 × 6,523.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.66x = 104,064,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,064,008.92/11,558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.12

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