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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,274.91, 15,562.50 and 6,560.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,274.91, 15,562.50 and 6,560.10 is: 9,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,274.91 : 15,562.50 = 6,560.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,274.91/15,562.50 = 6,560.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,274.91x = 15,562.50 × 6,560.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,274.91x = 102,091,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,091,556.25/11,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.76

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