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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,021.52, 15,208.08 and 6,545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,021.52, 15,208.08 and 6,545.46 is: 9,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,021.52 : 15,208.08 = 6,545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,021.52/15,208.08 = 6,545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,021.52x = 15,208.08 × 6,545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,021.52x = 99,543,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,543,879.32/11,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.77

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