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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.98, 15,233.85 and 6,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.98, 15,233.85 and 6,565.92 is: 9,058.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.98 : 15,233.85 = 6,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.98/15,233.85 = 6,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.98x = 15,233.85 × 6,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.98x = 100,024,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,024,240.39/11,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.54

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