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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.68, 15,966.12 and 6,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.68, 15,966.12 and 6,264.60 is: 8,645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.68 : 15,966.12 = 6,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.68/15,966.12 = 6,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.68x = 15,966.12 × 6,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.68x = 100,021,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,021,355.35/11,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.13

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