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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.59, 15,529.77 and 6,536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.59, 15,529.77 and 6,536.58 is: 9,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.59 : 15,529.77 = 6,536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.59/15,529.77 = 6,536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.59x = 15,529.77 × 6,536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.59x = 101,511,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,511,583.99/11,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.98

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