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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.97, 15,951.36 and 6,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.97, 15,951.36 and 6,524.25 is: 9,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.97 : 15,951.36 = 6,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.97/15,951.36 = 6,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.97x = 15,951.36 × 6,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.97x = 104,070,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,070,625.13/11,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.45

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