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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.25, 15,962.84 and 6,530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.25, 15,962.84 and 6,530.69 is: 9,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.25 : 15,962.84 = 6,530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.25/15,962.84 = 6,530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.25x = 15,962.84 × 6,530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.25x = 104,248,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,248,247.09/11,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.15

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