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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.61, 15,635.90 and 6,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.61, 15,635.90 and 6,552.68 is: 9,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.61 : 15,635.90 = 6,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.61/15,635.90 = 6,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.61x = 15,635.90 × 6,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.61x = 102,456,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,456,962.84/11,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.10

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