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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.55, 15,961.83 and 6,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.55, 15,961.83 and 6,261.36 is: 8,640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.55 : 15,961.83 = 6,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.55/15,961.83 = 6,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.55x = 15,961.83 × 6,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.55x = 99,942,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,942,763.89/11,566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.67

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