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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,250.61, 15,527.74 and 6,537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,250.61, 15,527.74 and 6,537.62 is: 9,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,250.61 : 15,527.74 = 6,537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,250.61/15,527.74 = 6,537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,250.61x = 15,527.74 × 6,537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,250.61x = 101,514,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,514,463.58/11,250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.02

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