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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,008.02, 15,188.94 and 6,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,008.02, 15,188.94 and 6,535.74 is: 9,018.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,008.02 : 15,188.94 = 6,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,008.02/15,188.94 = 6,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,008.02x = 15,188.94 × 6,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,008.02x = 99,270,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,270,962.72/11,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.06

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