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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.63, 15,229.82 and 6,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.63, 15,229.82 and 6,561 is: 9,055.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.63 : 15,229.82 = 6,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.63/15,229.82 = 6,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.63x = 15,229.82 × 6,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.63x = 99,922,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,922,865.42/11,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.39

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