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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.65, 15,536.34 and 6,542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.65, 15,536.34 and 6,542.64 is: 9,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.65 : 15,536.34 = 6,542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.65/15,536.34 = 6,542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.65x = 15,536.34 × 6,542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.65x = 101,648,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,648,679.54/11,257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.30

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