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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.71, 15,528.33 and 6,535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.71, 15,528.33 and 6,535.71 is: 9,019.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.71 : 15,528.33 = 6,535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.71/15,528.33 = 6,535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.71x = 15,528.33 × 6,535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.71x = 101,488,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,488,661.66/11,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.84

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