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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.54, 15,227.91 and 6,562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.54, 15,227.91 and 6,562.13 is: 9,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.54 : 15,227.91 = 6,562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.54/15,227.91 = 6,562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.54x = 15,227.91 × 6,562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.54x = 99,927,448.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,927,448.91/11,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.88

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