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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,008.88, 15,187.34 and 6,532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,008.88, 15,187.34 and 6,532.82 is: 9,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,008.88 : 15,187.34 = 6,532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,008.88/15,187.34 = 6,532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,008.88x = 15,187.34 × 6,532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,008.88x = 99,216,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,216,158.50/11,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.38

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