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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.02, 15,563.39 and 6,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.02, 15,563.39 and 6,561 is: 9,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.02 : 15,563.39 = 6,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.02/15,563.39 = 6,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.02x = 15,563.39 × 6,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.02x = 102,111,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,111,405.89/11,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.82

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