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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.92, 15,630.74 and 6,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.92, 15,630.74 and 6,546.08 is: 9,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.92 : 15,630.74 = 6,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.92/15,630.74 = 6,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.92x = 15,630.74 × 6,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.92x = 102,320,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,320,105.39/11,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.56

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