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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.72, 15,542.10 and 6,546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.72, 15,542.10 and 6,546.63 is: 9,034.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.72 : 15,542.10 = 6,546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.72/15,542.10 = 6,546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.72x = 15,542.10 × 6,546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.72x = 101,748,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,748,378.12/11,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.09

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