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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.81, 15,271.94 and 6,591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.81, 15,271.94 and 6,591.45 is: 9,095.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.81 : 15,271.94 = 6,591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.81/15,271.94 = 6,591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.81x = 15,271.94 × 6,591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.81x = 100,664,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,664,259.71/11,067.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.22

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