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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.54, 15,216.92 and 6,551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.54, 15,216.92 and 6,551.76 is: 9,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.54 : 15,216.92 = 6,551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.54/15,216.92 = 6,551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.54x = 15,216.92 × 6,551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.54x = 99,697,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,697,607.78/11,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,038.33

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