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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.66, 15,311.57 and 6,558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.66, 15,311.57 and 6,558.71 is: 9,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.66 : 15,311.57 = 6,558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.66/15,311.57 = 6,558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.66x = 15,311.57 × 6,558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.66x = 100,424,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,424,037.92/11,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.94

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