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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.53, 15,233.94 and 6,560.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.53, 15,233.94 and 6,560.73 is: 9,056.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.53 : 15,233.94 = 6,560.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.53/15,233.94 = 6,560.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.53x = 15,233.94 × 6,560.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.53x = 99,945,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,945,767.18/11,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.73

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