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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.43, 15,231.80 and 6,562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.43, 15,231.80 and 6,562.01 is: 9,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.43 : 15,231.80 = 6,562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.43/15,231.80 = 6,562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.43x = 15,231.80 × 6,562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.43x = 99,951,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,951,114.95/11,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.37

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