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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,520.26, 15,897.96 and 6,552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,520.26, 15,897.96 and 6,552.26 is: 9,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,520.26 : 15,897.96 = 6,552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,520.26/15,897.96 = 6,552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,520.26x = 15,897.96 × 6,552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,520.26x = 104,167,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,167,567.39/11,520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.12

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