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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.27, 15,541.52 and 6,545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.27, 15,541.52 and 6,545.25 is: 9,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.27 : 15,541.52 = 6,545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.27/15,541.52 = 6,545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.27x = 15,541.52 × 6,545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.27x = 101,723,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,723,101.05/11,261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.00

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