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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,250.46, 15,524.76 and 6,535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,250.46, 15,524.76 and 6,535.09 is: 9,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,250.46 : 15,524.76 = 6,535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,250.46/15,524.76 = 6,535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,250.46x = 15,524.76 × 6,535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,250.46x = 101,455,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,455,703.83/11,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.92

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