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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.32, 15,529.57 and 6,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.32, 15,529.57 and 6,285.32 is: 8,673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.32 : 15,529.57 = 6,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.32/15,529.57 = 6,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.32x = 15,529.57 × 6,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.32x = 97,608,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,608,239.26/11,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.73

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