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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.28, 15,555.68 and 6,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.28, 15,555.68 and 6,558.24 is: 9,049.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.28 : 15,555.68 = 6,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.28/15,555.68 = 6,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.28x = 15,555.68 × 6,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.28x = 102,017,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,017,882.80/11,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.53

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