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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.23, 15,968.27 and 6,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.23, 15,968.27 and 6,266.09 is: 8,647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.23 : 15,968.27 = 6,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.23/15,968.27 = 6,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.23x = 15,968.27 × 6,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.23x = 100,058,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,058,561.38/11,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.19

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