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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,248.23, 15,524.46 and 6,535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,248.23, 15,524.46 and 6,535.25 is: 9,019.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,248.23 : 15,524.46 = 6,535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,248.23/15,524.46 = 6,535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,248.23x = 15,524.46 × 6,535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,248.23x = 101,456,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,456,227.22/11,248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.75

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