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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.92, 15,237.27 and 6,565.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.92, 15,237.27 and 6,565.59 is: 9,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.92 : 15,237.27 = 6,565.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.92/15,237.27 = 6,565.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.92x = 15,237.27 × 6,565.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.92x = 100,041,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,041,667.54/11,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.17

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