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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.08, 15,623.12 and 6,541.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.08, 15,623.12 and 6,541.97 is: 9,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.08 : 15,623.12 = 6,541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.08/15,623.12 = 6,541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.08x = 15,623.12 × 6,541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.08x = 102,205,949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,205,949.64/11,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,027.14

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