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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,012.64, 15,196.44 and 6,535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,012.64, 15,196.44 and 6,535.62 is: 9,018.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,012.64 : 15,196.44 = 6,535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,012.64/15,196.44 = 6,535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,012.64x = 15,196.44 × 6,535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,012.64x = 99,318,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,318,157.19/11,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.56

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