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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.32, 15,542.04 and 6,544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.32, 15,542.04 and 6,544.69 is: 9,032.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.32 : 15,542.04 = 6,544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.32/15,542.04 = 6,544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.32x = 15,542.04 × 6,544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.32x = 101,717,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,717,819.46/11,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.50

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