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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.46, 15,511.50 and 6,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.46, 15,511.50 and 6,524.51 is: 9,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.46 : 15,511.50 = 6,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.46/15,511.50 = 6,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.46x = 15,511.50 × 6,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.46x = 101,204,859.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,204,859.31/11,240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.62

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