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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,246.64, 15,520.59 and 6,531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,246.64, 15,520.59 and 6,531.24 is: 9,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,246.64 : 15,520.59 = 6,531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,246.64/15,520.59 = 6,531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,246.64x = 15,520.59 × 6,531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,246.64x = 101,368,698.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,368,698.23/11,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.24

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