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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.96, 15,966.47 and 6,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.96, 15,966.47 and 6,264.76 is: 8,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.96 : 15,966.47 = 6,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.96/15,966.47 = 6,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.96x = 15,966.47 × 6,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.96x = 100,025,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,025,991.44/11,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.32

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