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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.88, 15,246.97 and 6,572.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.88, 15,246.97 and 6,572.39 is: 9,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.88 : 15,246.97 = 6,572.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.88/15,246.97 = 6,572.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.88x = 15,246.97 × 6,572.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.88x = 100,208,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,208,940.49/11,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.96

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