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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.84, 15,232.62 and 6,563.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.84, 15,232.62 and 6,563.08 is: 9,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.84 : 15,232.62 = 6,563.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.84/15,232.62 = 6,563.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.84x = 15,232.62 × 6,563.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.84x = 99,972,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,972,903.67/11,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.01

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