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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.63, 15,191.89 and 6,534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.63, 15,191.89 and 6,534.21 is: 9,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.63 : 15,191.89 = 6,534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.63/15,191.89 = 6,534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.63x = 15,191.89 × 6,534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.63x = 99,266,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,266,907.26/11,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.10

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