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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.13, 15,540.59 and 6,546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.13, 15,540.59 and 6,546.01 is: 9,032.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.13 : 15,540.59 = 6,546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.13/15,540.59 = 6,546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.13x = 15,540.59 × 6,546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.13x = 101,728,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,728,824.82/11,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.82

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