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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,522.97, 15,902.87 and 7,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,522.97, 15,902.87 and 7,546.28 is: 10,414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,522.97 : 15,902.87 = 7,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,522.97/15,902.87 = 7,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,522.97x = 15,902.87 × 7,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,522.97x = 120,007,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,007,392.58/11,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,414.62

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