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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.87, 15,523.43 and 6,532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.87, 15,523.43 and 6,532.16 is: 9,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.87 : 15,523.43 = 6,532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.87/15,523.43 = 6,532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.87x = 15,523.43 × 6,532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.87x = 101,401,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,401,418.23/11,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.17

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