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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.84, 15,224.40 and 6,557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.84, 15,224.40 and 6,557.08 is: 9,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.84 : 15,224.40 = 6,557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.84/15,224.40 = 6,557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.84x = 15,224.40 × 6,557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.84x = 99,827,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,827,608.75/11,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.76

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