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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.82, 15,237.77 and 6,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.82, 15,237.77 and 6,564.70 is: 9,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.82 : 15,237.77 = 6,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.82/15,237.77 = 6,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.82x = 15,237.77 × 6,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.82x = 100,031,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,031,326.16/11,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.32

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