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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,601.28, 16,008.56 and 6,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,601.28, 16,008.56 and 6,566 is: 9,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,601.28 : 16,008.56 = 6,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,601.28/16,008.56 = 6,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,601.28x = 16,008.56 × 6,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,601.28x = 105,112,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,112,204.96/11,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.40

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