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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.73, 15,967.58 and 6,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.73, 15,967.58 and 6,265.54 is: 8,646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.73 : 15,967.58 = 6,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.73/15,967.58 = 6,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.73x = 15,967.58 × 6,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.73x = 100,045,511.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,045,511.19/11,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.43

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