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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.50, 15,219.06 and 6,552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.50, 15,219.06 and 6,552.25 is: 9,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.50 : 15,219.06 = 6,552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.50/15,219.06 = 6,552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.50x = 15,219.06 × 6,552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.50x = 99,719,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,719,023.27/11,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.76

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