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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,242.37, 15,519.72 and 6,525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,242.37, 15,519.72 and 6,525.74 is: 9,008.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,242.37 : 15,519.72 = 6,525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,242.37/15,519.72 = 6,525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,242.37x = 15,519.72 × 6,525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,242.37x = 101,277,579.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,277,579.99/11,242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.57

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