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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,249.67, 15,524.70 and 6,533.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,249.67, 15,524.70 and 6,533.95 is: 9,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,249.67 : 15,524.70 = 6,533.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,249.67/15,524.70 = 6,533.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,249.67x = 15,524.70 × 6,533.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,249.67x = 101,437,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,437,535.94/11,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.94

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