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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.01, 15,558.39 and 6,559.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.01, 15,558.39 and 6,559.89 is: 9,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.01 : 15,558.39 = 6,559.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.01/15,558.39 = 6,559.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.01x = 15,558.39 × 6,559.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.01x = 102,061,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,061,326.98/11,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.60

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