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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.54, 15,538.83 and 6,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.54, 15,538.83 and 6,548.30 is: 9,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.54 : 15,538.83 = 6,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.54/15,538.83 = 6,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.54x = 15,538.83 × 6,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.54x = 101,752,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,752,920.49/11,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.03

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