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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.05, 15,966.61 and 6,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.05, 15,966.61 and 6,264.82 is: 8,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.05 : 15,966.61 = 6,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.05/15,966.61 = 6,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.05x = 15,966.61 × 6,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.05x = 100,027,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,027,937.66/11,570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.42

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