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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.18, 15,966.90 and 6,265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.18, 15,966.90 and 6,265.01 is: 8,645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.18 : 15,966.90 = 6,265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.18/15,966.90 = 6,265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.18x = 15,966.90 × 6,265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.18x = 100,032,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,032,828.09/11,570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.75

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