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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.70, 15,237.03 and 6,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.70, 15,237.03 and 6,562.62 is: 9,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.70 : 15,237.03 = 6,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.70/15,237.03 = 6,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.70x = 15,237.03 × 6,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.70x = 99,994,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,994,837.82/11,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.75

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