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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.49, 15,632.69 and 6,548.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.49, 15,632.69 and 6,548.36 is: 9,037.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.49 : 15,632.69 = 6,548.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.49/15,632.69 = 6,548.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.49x = 15,632.69 × 6,548.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.49x = 102,368,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,368,370.98/11,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.16

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