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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.22, 15,540.02 and 6,545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.22, 15,540.02 and 6,545.14 is: 9,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.22 : 15,540.02 = 6,545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.22/15,540.02 = 6,545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.22x = 15,540.02 × 6,545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.22x = 101,711,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,711,606.50/11,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.02

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