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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.36, 15,968.44 and 6,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.36, 15,968.44 and 6,266.18 is: 8,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.36 : 15,968.44 = 6,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.36/15,968.44 = 6,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.36x = 15,968.44 × 6,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.36x = 100,061,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,061,119.36/11,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.31

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