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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.65, 15,230.03 and 6,557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.65, 15,230.03 and 6,557.54 is: 9,050.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.65 : 15,230.03 = 6,557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.65/15,230.03 = 6,557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.65x = 15,230.03 × 6,557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.65x = 99,871,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,871,421.99/11,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.71

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