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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,546.49, 15,934.12 and 6,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,546.49, 15,934.12 and 6,241.30 is: 8,612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,546.49 : 15,934.12 = 6,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,546.49/15,934.12 = 6,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,546.49x = 15,934.12 × 6,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,546.49x = 99,449,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,449,657.35/11,546.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.98

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