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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.75, 15,548.25 and 6,553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.75, 15,548.25 and 6,553.90 is: 9,044.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.75 : 15,548.25 = 6,553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.75/15,548.25 = 6,553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.75x = 15,548.25 × 6,553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.75x = 101,901,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,901,675.68/11,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.46

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