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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.98, 15,226.76 and 6,557.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.98, 15,226.76 and 6,557.09 is: 9,047.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.98 : 15,226.76 = 6,557.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.98/15,226.76 = 6,557.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.98x = 15,226.76 × 6,557.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.98x = 99,843,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,843,290.19/11,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.89

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