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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.65, 15,966.12 and 6,264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.65, 15,966.12 and 6,264.45 is: 8,644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.65 : 15,966.12 = 6,264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.65/15,966.12 = 6,264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.65x = 15,966.12 × 6,264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.65x = 100,018,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,018,960.43/11,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.94

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