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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.96, 15,954.06 and 6,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.96, 15,954.06 and 6,524.92 is: 9,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.96 : 15,954.06 = 6,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.96/15,954.06 = 6,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.96x = 15,954.06 × 6,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.96x = 104,098,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,098,965.18/11,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.35

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