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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.76, 15,962.04 and 6,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.76, 15,962.04 and 6,261.64 is: 8,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.76 : 15,962.04 = 6,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.76/15,962.04 = 6,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.76x = 15,962.04 × 6,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.76x = 99,948,548.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,948,548.15/11,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.02

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