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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.36, 15,195.90 and 6,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.36, 15,195.90 and 6,538.84 is: 9,021.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.36 : 15,195.90 = 6,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.36/15,195.90 = 6,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.36x = 15,195.90 × 6,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.36x = 99,363,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,363,558.76/11,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.27

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