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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,006.79, 15,190.25 and 6,530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,006.79, 15,190.25 and 6,530.73 is: 9,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,006.79 : 15,190.25 = 6,530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,006.79/15,190.25 = 6,530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,006.79x = 15,190.25 × 6,530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,006.79x = 99,203,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,203,388.73/11,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.93

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