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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.69, 15,258.80 and 6,577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.69, 15,258.80 and 6,577.86 is: 9,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.69 : 15,258.80 = 6,577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.69/15,258.80 = 6,577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.69x = 15,258.80 × 6,577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.69x = 100,370,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,370,250.17/11,053.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.25

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