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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,306.79, 15,601.66 and 6,524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,306.79, 15,601.66 and 6,524.85 is: 9,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,306.79 : 15,601.66 = 6,524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,306.79/15,601.66 = 6,524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,306.79x = 15,601.66 × 6,524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,306.79x = 101,798,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,798,570.15/11,306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.31

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