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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,245.78, 15,519.09 and 6,530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,245.78, 15,519.09 and 6,530.50 is: 9,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,245.78 : 15,519.09 = 6,530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,245.78/15,519.09 = 6,530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,245.78x = 15,519.09 × 6,530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,245.78x = 101,347,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,347,417.25/11,245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.04

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