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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,241.92, 15,514.95 and 6,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,241.92, 15,514.95 and 6,525.92 is: 9,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241.92 : 15,514.95 = 6,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241.92/15,514.95 = 6,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241.92x = 15,514.95 × 6,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241.92x = 101,249,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,249,338.82/11,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.41

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