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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.52, 15,179.97 and 6,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.52, 15,179.97 and 6,529.24 is: 9,009.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.52 : 15,179.97 = 6,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.52/15,179.97 = 6,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.52x = 15,179.97 × 6,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.52x = 99,113,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,113,667.32/11,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.09

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