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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.25, 15,561.45 and 6,561.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.25, 15,561.45 and 6,561.05 is: 9,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.25 : 15,561.45 = 6,561.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.25/15,561.45 = 6,561.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.25x = 15,561.45 × 6,561.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.25x = 102,099,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,099,373.72/11,275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.18

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