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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.07, 15,965.32 and 6,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.07, 15,965.32 and 6,263.89 is: 8,644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.07 : 15,965.32 = 6,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.07/15,965.32 = 6,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.07x = 15,965.32 × 6,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.07x = 100,004,976.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,004,976.21/11,569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.17

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