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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.48, 15,626.88 and 6,542.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.48, 15,626.88 and 6,542.67 is: 9,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.48 : 15,626.88 = 6,542.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.48/15,626.88 = 6,542.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.48x = 15,626.88 × 6,542.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.48x = 102,241,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,241,518.97/11,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.96

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