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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.84, 15,231.24 and 6,562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.84, 15,231.24 and 6,562.08 is: 9,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.84 : 15,231.24 = 6,562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.84/15,231.24 = 6,562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.84x = 15,231.24 × 6,562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.84x = 99,948,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,948,615.38/11,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.63

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