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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.93, 15,966.40 and 6,534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.93, 15,966.40 and 6,534.06 is: 9,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.93 : 15,966.40 = 6,534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.93/15,966.40 = 6,534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.93x = 15,966.40 × 6,534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.93x = 104,325,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,325,415.58/11,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.94

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