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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.39, 15,508.95 and 6,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.39, 15,508.95 and 6,525.27 is: 9,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.39 : 15,508.95 = 6,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.39/15,508.95 = 6,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.39x = 15,508.95 × 6,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.39x = 101,200,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,200,086.17/11,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.86

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