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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.64, 15,528.64 and 6,535.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.64, 15,528.64 and 6,535.94 is: 9,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.64 : 15,528.64 = 6,535.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.64/15,528.64 = 6,535.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.64x = 15,528.64 × 6,535.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.64x = 101,494,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,494,259.32/11,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.40

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