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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.12, 15,525.48 and 6,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.12, 15,525.48 and 6,535.66 is: 9,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.12 : 15,525.48 = 6,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.12/15,525.48 = 6,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.12x = 15,525.48 × 6,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.12x = 101,469,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,469,258.62/11,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.59

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