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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.13, 15,526.56 and 6,283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.13, 15,526.56 and 6,283.13 is: 8,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.13 : 15,526.56 = 6,283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.13/15,526.56 = 6,283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.13x = 15,526.56 × 6,283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.13x = 97,555,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,555,317.30/11,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.72

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