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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.92, 15,548.28 and 6,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.92, 15,548.28 and 6,551.52 is: 9,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.92 : 15,548.28 = 6,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.92/15,548.28 = 6,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.92x = 15,548.28 × 6,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.92x = 101,864,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,864,867.39/11,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.06

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