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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,541.09, 15,926.73 and 6,235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,541.09, 15,926.73 and 6,235.91 is: 8,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,541.09 : 15,926.73 = 6,235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,541.09/15,926.73 = 6,235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,541.09x = 15,926.73 × 6,235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,541.09x = 99,317,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,317,575.24/11,541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.56

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