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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,017.74, 15,204.75 and 6,541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,017.74, 15,204.75 and 6,541.53 is: 9,027.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,017.74 : 15,204.75 = 6,541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,017.74/15,204.75 = 6,541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,017.74x = 15,204.75 × 6,541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,017.74x = 99,462,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,462,328.27/11,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,027.47

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