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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.59, 15,558.42 and 6,557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.59, 15,558.42 and 6,557.50 is: 9,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.59 : 15,558.42 = 6,557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.59/15,558.42 = 6,557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.59x = 15,558.42 × 6,557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.59x = 102,024,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,024,339.15/11,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.85

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