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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,248.36, 15,517.59 and 6,529.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,248.36, 15,517.59 and 6,529.91 is: 9,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,248.36 : 15,517.59 = 6,529.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,248.36/15,517.59 = 6,529.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,248.36x = 15,517.59 × 6,529.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,248.36x = 101,328,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,328,466.12/11,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.29

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