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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.64, 15,508.79 and 6,522.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.64, 15,508.79 and 6,522.63 is: 9,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.64 : 15,508.79 = 6,522.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.64/15,508.79 = 6,522.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.64x = 15,508.79 × 6,522.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.64x = 101,158,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,158,066.30/11,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.72

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