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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,581.70, 15,983.37 and 6,546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,581.70, 15,983.37 and 6,546.14 is: 9,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,581.70 : 15,983.37 = 6,546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,581.70/15,983.37 = 6,546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,581.70x = 15,983.37 × 6,546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,581.70x = 104,629,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,629,297.77/11,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.02

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