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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.58, 15,196.34 and 6,538.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.58, 15,196.34 and 6,538.82 is: 9,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.58 : 15,196.34 = 6,538.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.58/15,196.34 = 6,538.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.58x = 15,196.34 × 6,538.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.58x = 99,366,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,366,131.92/11,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.15

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