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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.56, 15,229.91 and 6,557.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.56, 15,229.91 and 6,557.45 is: 9,050.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.56 : 15,229.91 = 6,557.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.56/15,229.91 = 6,557.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.56x = 15,229.91 × 6,557.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.56x = 99,869,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,869,264.39/11,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.59

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