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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,561.64, 15,955.13 and 6,526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,561.64, 15,955.13 and 6,526.06 is: 9,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,561.64 : 15,955.13 = 6,526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,561.64/15,955.13 = 6,526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,561.64x = 15,955.13 × 6,526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,561.64x = 104,124,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,124,135.69/11,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.00

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