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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.06, 15,231.97 and 6,558.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.06, 15,231.97 and 6,558.94 is: 9,052.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.06 : 15,231.97 = 6,558.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.06/15,231.97 = 6,558.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.06x = 15,231.97 × 6,558.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.06x = 99,905,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,905,577.31/11,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.65

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