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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.83, 15,962.51 and 6,531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.83, 15,962.51 and 6,531.12 is: 9,013.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.83 : 15,962.51 = 6,531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.83/15,962.51 = 6,531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.83x = 15,962.51 × 6,531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.83x = 104,253,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,253,016.27/11,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.11

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