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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.03, 15,227.73 and 6,556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.03, 15,227.73 and 6,556.23 is: 9,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.03 : 15,227.73 = 6,556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.03/15,227.73 = 6,556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.03x = 15,227.73 × 6,556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.03x = 99,836,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,836,500.26/11,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.51

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