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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,565.08, 15,959.55 and 6,529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,565.08, 15,959.55 and 6,529.34 is: 9,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,565.08 : 15,959.55 = 6,529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,565.08/15,959.55 = 6,529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,565.08x = 15,959.55 × 6,529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,565.08x = 104,205,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,205,328.20/11,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.34

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