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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005, 15,179.78 and 6,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,005, 15,179.78 and 6,525.48 is: 9,000.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005 : 15,179.78 = 6,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005/15,179.78 = 6,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005x = 15,179.78 × 6,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005x = 99,055,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,055,350.79/11,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.94

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