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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.76, 15,949.89 and 6,523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.76, 15,949.89 and 6,523.26 is: 9,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.76 : 15,949.89 = 6,523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.76/15,949.89 = 6,523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.76x = 15,949.89 × 6,523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.76x = 104,045,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,045,279.44/11,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.42

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