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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.52, 15,546.38 and 6,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.52, 15,546.38 and 6,297.52 is: 8,690.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.52 : 15,546.38 = 6,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.52/15,546.38 = 6,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.52x = 15,546.38 × 6,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.52x = 97,903,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,903,638.98/11,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.56

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