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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.42, 15,545.43 and 6,548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.42, 15,545.43 and 6,548.58 is: 9,038.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.42 : 15,545.43 = 6,548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.42/15,545.43 = 6,548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.42x = 15,545.43 × 6,548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.42x = 101,800,491.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,800,491.99/11,262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,038.95

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