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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.28, 15,226.17 and 6,557.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.28, 15,226.17 and 6,557.17 is: 9,048.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.28 : 15,226.17 = 6,557.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.28/15,226.17 = 6,557.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.28x = 15,226.17 × 6,557.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.28x = 99,840,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,840,615.42/11,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.22

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