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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.48, 15,949.50 and 6,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.48, 15,949.50 and 6,524.08 is: 9,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.48 : 15,949.50 = 6,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.48/15,949.50 = 6,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.48x = 15,949.50 × 6,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.48x = 104,055,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,055,813.96/11,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.99

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