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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.04, 15,535.59 and 6,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.04, 15,535.59 and 6,541.67 is: 9,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.04 : 15,535.59 = 6,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.04/15,535.59 = 6,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.04x = 15,535.59 × 6,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.04x = 101,628,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,628,703.04/11,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.01

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