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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,011.92, 15,191.48 and 6,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,011.92, 15,191.48 and 6,535.86 is: 9,016.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,011.92 : 15,191.48 = 6,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,011.92/15,191.48 = 6,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,011.92x = 15,191.48 × 6,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,011.92x = 99,289,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,289,386.47/11,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.54

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