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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.27, 15,223.19 and 6,555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.27, 15,223.19 and 6,555.21 is: 9,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.27 : 15,223.19 = 6,555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.27/15,223.19 = 6,555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.27x = 15,223.19 × 6,555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.27x = 99,791,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,791,174.54/11,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.21

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