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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.41, 15,953.42 and 6,524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.41, 15,953.42 and 6,524.84 is: 9,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.41 : 15,953.42 = 6,524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.41/15,953.42 = 6,524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.41x = 15,953.42 × 6,524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.41x = 104,093,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,093,512.95/11,560.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.31

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