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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.52, 15,216.39 and 6,551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.52, 15,216.39 and 6,551.46 is: 9,040.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.52 : 15,216.39 = 6,551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.52/15,216.39 = 6,551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.52x = 15,216.39 × 6,551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.52x = 99,689,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,689,570.43/11,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.07

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