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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.30, 15,964.50 and 6,852.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.30, 15,964.50 and 6,852.67 is: 9,456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.30 : 15,964.50 = 6,852.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.30/15,964.50 = 6,852.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.30x = 15,964.50 × 6,852.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.30x = 109,399,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,399,450.22/11,569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.01

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