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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.85, 15,962.22 and 6,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.85, 15,962.22 and 6,261.66 is: 8,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.85 : 15,962.22 = 6,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.85/15,962.22 = 6,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.85x = 15,962.22 × 6,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.85x = 99,949,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,949,994.49/11,566.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.08

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