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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.62, 15,199.28 and 6,539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.62, 15,199.28 and 6,539.47 is: 9,023.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.62 : 15,199.28 = 6,539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.62/15,199.28 = 6,539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.62x = 15,199.28 × 6,539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.62x = 99,395,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,395,189.41/11,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.94

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