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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,248.30, 15,524.55 and 6,535.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,248.30, 15,524.55 and 6,535.31 is: 9,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,248.30 : 15,524.55 = 6,535.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,248.30/15,524.55 = 6,535.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,248.30x = 15,524.55 × 6,535.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,248.30x = 101,457,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,457,746.86/11,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.83

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