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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016.54, 15,203.08 and 6,540.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016.54, 15,203.08 and 6,540.31 is: 9,025.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016.54 : 15,203.08 = 6,540.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016.54/15,203.08 = 6,540.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016.54x = 15,203.08 × 6,540.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016.54x = 99,432,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,432,801.80/11,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.77

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