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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,250.32, 15,521.64 and 6,532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,250.32, 15,521.64 and 6,532.88 is: 9,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,250.32 : 15,521.64 = 6,532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,250.32/15,521.64 = 6,532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,250.32x = 15,521.64 × 6,532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,250.32x = 101,401,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,401,011.52/11,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.17

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