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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.36, 15,226.06 and 6,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.36, 15,226.06 and 6,558.20 is: 9,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.36 : 15,226.06 = 6,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.36/15,226.06 = 6,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.36x = 15,226.06 × 6,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.36x = 99,855,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,855,546.69/11,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.51

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