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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.52, 15,521.52 and 6,532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.52, 15,521.52 and 6,532.96 is: 9,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.52 : 15,521.52 = 6,532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.52/15,521.52 = 6,532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.52x = 15,521.52 × 6,532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.52x = 101,401,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,401,469.30/11,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.45

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