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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.97, 15,226.33 and 6,554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.97, 15,226.33 and 6,554.86 is: 9,047.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.97 : 15,226.33 = 6,554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.97/15,226.33 = 6,554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.97x = 15,226.33 × 6,554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.97x = 99,806,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,806,352.56/11,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.01

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