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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.14, 15,512.23 and 6,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.14, 15,512.23 and 6,525.14 is: 9,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.14 : 15,512.23 = 6,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.14/15,512.23 = 6,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.14x = 15,512.23 × 6,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.14x = 101,219,472.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,219,472.46/11,240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.18

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