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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.85, 15,963.60 and 6,262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.85, 15,963.60 and 6,262.66 is: 8,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.85 : 15,963.60 = 6,262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.85/15,963.60 = 6,262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.85x = 15,963.60 × 6,262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.85x = 99,974,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,974,599.18/11,567.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.45

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