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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.63, 15,246.97 and 6,572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.63, 15,246.97 and 6,572.30 is: 9,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.63 : 15,246.97 = 6,572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.63/15,246.97 = 6,572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.63x = 15,246.97 × 6,572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.63x = 100,207,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,207,568.27/11,048.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.69

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