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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.59, 15,224.06 and 6,556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.59, 15,224.06 and 6,556.83 is: 9,045.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.59 : 15,224.06 = 6,556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.59/15,224.06 = 6,556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.59x = 15,224.06 × 6,556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.59x = 99,821,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,821,540.55/11,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.42

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