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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.49, 15,239.43 and 6,566.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.49, 15,239.43 and 6,566.43 is: 9,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.49 : 15,239.43 = 6,566.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.49/15,239.43 = 6,566.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.49x = 15,239.43 × 6,566.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.49x = 100,068,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,068,650.33/11,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.15

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