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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.49, 15,532.90 and 6,541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.49, 15,532.90 and 6,541.03 is: 9,026.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.49 : 15,532.90 = 6,541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.49/15,532.90 = 6,541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.49x = 15,532.90 × 6,541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.49x = 101,601,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,601,164.89/11,256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.01

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