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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.38, 15,550.73 and 6,551.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.38, 15,550.73 and 6,551.57 is: 9,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.38 : 15,550.73 = 6,551.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.38/15,550.73 = 6,551.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.38x = 15,550.73 × 6,551.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.38x = 101,881,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,881,585.63/11,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.97

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