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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.58, 15,179.73 and 6,523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.58, 15,179.73 and 6,523.06 is: 9,000.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.58 : 15,179.73 = 6,523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.58/15,179.73 = 6,523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.58x = 15,179.73 × 6,523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.58x = 99,018,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,018,289.57/11,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.37

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