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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.73, 15,544.50 and 6,549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.73, 15,544.50 and 6,549.75 is: 9,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.73 : 15,544.50 = 6,549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.73/15,544.50 = 6,549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.73x = 15,544.50 × 6,549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.73x = 101,812,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,812,588.88/11,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.78

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