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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.46, 15,223.32 and 6,556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.46, 15,223.32 and 6,556.14 is: 9,045.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.46 : 15,223.32 = 6,556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.46/15,223.32 = 6,556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.46x = 15,223.32 × 6,556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.46x = 99,806,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,806,217.18/11,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.78

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