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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.52, 15,214.98 and 6,550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.52, 15,214.98 and 6,550.46 is: 9,038.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.52 : 15,214.98 = 6,550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.52/15,214.98 = 6,550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.52x = 15,214.98 × 6,550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.52x = 99,665,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,665,117.89/11,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,038.67

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