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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.23, 11,298.15 and 6,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.23, 11,298.15 and 6,132.24 is: 9,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.23 : 11,298.15 = 6,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.23/11,298.15 = 6,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.23x = 11,298.15 × 6,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.23x = 69,282,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,282,967.36/7,546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.14

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