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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.82, 15,524.11 and 6,535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.82, 15,524.11 and 6,535.19 is: 9,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.82 : 15,524.11 = 6,535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.82/15,524.11 = 6,535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.82x = 15,524.11 × 6,535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.82x = 101,453,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,453,008.43/11,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.59

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