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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.73, 15,962.06 and 6,261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.73, 15,962.06 and 6,261.54 is: 8,640.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.73 : 15,962.06 = 6,261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.73/15,962.06 = 6,261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.73x = 15,962.06 × 6,261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.73x = 99,947,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,947,092.83/11,566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.92

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