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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.92, 15,541.08 and 6,546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.92, 15,541.08 and 6,546.48 is: 9,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.92 : 15,541.08 = 6,546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.92/15,541.08 = 6,546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.92x = 15,541.08 × 6,546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.92x = 101,739,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,739,369.40/11,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.32

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