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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.36, 15,507.60 and 6,522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.36, 15,507.60 and 6,522.56 is: 9,001.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.36 : 15,507.60 = 6,522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.36/15,507.60 = 6,522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.36x = 15,507.60 × 6,522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.36x = 101,149,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,149,251.46/11,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.16

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