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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.74, 15,966.24 and 6,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.74, 15,966.24 and 6,264.56 is: 8,645.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.74 : 15,966.24 = 6,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.74/15,966.24 = 6,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.74x = 15,966.24 × 6,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.74x = 100,021,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,021,468.45/11,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.09

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