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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.39, 15,222.77 and 6,552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.39, 15,222.77 and 6,552.28 is: 9,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.39 : 15,222.77 = 6,552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.39/15,222.77 = 6,552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.39x = 15,222.77 × 6,552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.39x = 99,743,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,743,808.74/11,029.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.46

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