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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.64, 15,510.17 and 6,523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.64, 15,510.17 and 6,523.63 is: 9,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.64 : 15,510.17 = 6,523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.64/15,510.17 = 6,523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.64x = 15,510.17 × 6,523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.64x = 101,182,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,182,610.32/11,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.10

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