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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.58, 15,971.59 and 6,537.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.58, 15,971.59 and 6,537.86 is: 9,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.58 : 15,971.59 = 6,537.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.58/15,971.59 = 6,537.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.58x = 15,971.59 × 6,537.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.58x = 104,420,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,420,019.40/11,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.27

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