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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.68, 15,966.05 and 6,533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.68, 15,966.05 and 6,533.81 is: 9,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.68 : 15,966.05 = 6,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.68/15,966.05 = 6,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.68x = 15,966.05 × 6,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.68x = 104,319,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,319,193.40/11,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.60

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