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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.23, 15,257.97 and 6,580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.23, 15,257.97 and 6,580.26 is: 9,080.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.23 : 15,257.97 = 6,580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.23/15,257.97 = 6,580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.23x = 15,257.97 × 6,580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.23x = 100,401,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,401,333.38/11,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.16

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