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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.52, 15,266.32 and 6,586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.52, 15,266.32 and 6,586.44 is: 9,089.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.52 : 15,266.32 = 6,586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.52/15,266.32 = 6,586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.52x = 15,266.32 × 6,586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.52x = 100,550,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,550,700.70/11,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.31

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