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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,568.78, 15,964.92 and 6,263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,568.78, 15,964.92 and 6,263.70 is: 8,643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568.78 : 15,964.92 = 6,263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568.78/15,964.92 = 6,263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568.78x = 15,964.92 × 6,263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568.78x = 99,999,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,999,469.40/11,568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.91

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