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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,018.63, 15,207.80 and 6,544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,018.63, 15,207.80 and 6,544.82 is: 9,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,018.63 : 15,207.80 = 6,544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,018.63/15,207.80 = 6,544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,018.63x = 15,207.80 × 6,544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,018.63x = 99,532,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,532,204.83/11,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.09

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