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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.84, 15,268.50 and 6,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.84, 15,268.50 and 6,528.72 is: 9,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.84 : 15,268.50 = 6,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.84/15,268.50 = 6,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.84x = 15,268.50 × 6,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.84x = 99,683,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,683,761.32/11,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.50

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