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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,323.46, 15,622.87 and 6,541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,323.46, 15,622.87 and 6,541.66 is: 9,025.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,323.46 : 15,622.87 = 6,541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,323.46/15,622.87 = 6,541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,323.46x = 15,622.87 × 6,541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,323.46x = 102,199,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,199,543.74/11,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.47

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