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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.61, 15,966.11 and 6,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.61, 15,966.11 and 6,264.38 is: 8,644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.61 : 15,966.11 = 6,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.61/15,966.11 = 6,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.61x = 15,966.11 × 6,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.61x = 100,017,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,017,780.16/11,569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.87

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