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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.02, 15,562.54 and 6,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.02, 15,562.54 and 6,562.90 is: 9,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.02 : 15,562.54 = 6,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.02/15,562.54 = 6,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.02x = 15,562.54 × 6,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.02x = 102,135,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,135,393.77/11,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.75

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