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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.83, 15,966.29 and 6,264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.83, 15,966.29 and 6,264.63 is: 8,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.83 : 15,966.29 = 6,264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.83/15,966.29 = 6,264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.83x = 15,966.29 × 6,264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.83x = 100,022,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,022,899.32/11,569.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.15

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