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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.27, 15,962.69 and 6,531.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.27, 15,962.69 and 6,531.71 is: 9,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.27 : 15,962.69 = 6,531.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.27/15,962.69 = 6,531.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.27x = 15,962.69 × 6,531.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.27x = 104,263,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,263,598.42/11,567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.67

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