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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,241.84, 15,512.52 and 6,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,241.84, 15,512.52 and 6,525.36 is: 9,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241.84 : 15,512.52 = 6,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241.84/15,512.52 = 6,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241.84x = 15,512.52 × 6,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241.84x = 101,224,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,224,777.51/11,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.29

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