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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.57, 15,231.29 and 6,558.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.57, 15,231.29 and 6,558.45 is: 9,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.57 : 15,231.29 = 6,558.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.57/15,231.29 = 6,558.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.57x = 15,231.29 × 6,558.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.57x = 99,893,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,893,544.95/11,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.96

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