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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,557.22, 15,948.96 and 6,522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,557.22, 15,948.96 and 6,522.51 is: 9,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,557.22 : 15,948.96 = 6,522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,557.22/15,948.96 = 6,522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,557.22x = 15,948.96 × 6,522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,557.22x = 104,027,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,027,251.09/11,557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.06

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