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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.93, 15,560.48 and 6,558.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.93, 15,560.48 and 6,558.83 is: 9,052.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.93 : 15,560.48 = 6,558.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.93/15,560.48 = 6,558.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.93x = 15,560.48 × 6,558.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.93x = 102,058,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,058,543.04/11,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.61

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