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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.73, 15,966.20 and 6,264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.73, 15,966.20 and 6,264.54 is: 8,645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.73 : 15,966.20 = 6,264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.73/15,966.20 = 6,264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.73x = 15,966.20 × 6,264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.73x = 100,020,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,020,914.21/11,569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.06

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