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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.05, 15,553.64 and 6,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.05, 15,553.64 and 6,554 is: 9,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.05 : 15,553.64 = 6,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.05/15,553.64 = 6,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.05x = 15,553.64 × 6,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.05x = 101,938,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,938,556.56/11,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.08

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