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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,046.83, 15,239.59 and 6,568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,046.83, 15,239.59 and 6,568.04 is: 9,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,046.83 : 15,239.59 = 6,568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,046.83/15,239.59 = 6,568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,046.83x = 15,239.59 × 6,568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,046.83x = 100,094,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,094,144.09/11,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.89

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