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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.93, 15,966.61 and 6,264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.93, 15,966.61 and 6,264.86 is: 8,645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.93 : 15,966.61 = 6,264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.93/15,966.61 = 6,264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.93x = 15,966.61 × 6,264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.93x = 100,028,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,028,480.83/11,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.56

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