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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,541.76, 15,927.62 and 6,236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,541.76, 15,927.62 and 6,236.58 is: 8,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,541.76 : 15,927.62 = 6,236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,541.76/15,927.62 = 6,236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,541.76x = 15,927.62 × 6,236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,541.76x = 99,333,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,333,876.34/11,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.48

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