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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.52, 15,224.64 and 6,557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.52, 15,224.64 and 6,557.46 is: 9,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.52 : 15,224.64 = 6,557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.52/15,224.64 = 6,557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.52x = 15,224.64 × 6,557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.52x = 99,834,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,834,967.81/11,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.33

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