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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.52, 15,965.92 and 6,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.52, 15,965.92 and 6,601.52 is: 9,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.52 : 15,965.92 = 6,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.52/15,965.92 = 6,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.52x = 15,965.92 × 6,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.52x = 105,399,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,399,340.20/11,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.09

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