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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.94, 15,530.44 and 6,285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.94, 15,530.44 and 6,285.94 is: 8,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.94 : 15,530.44 = 6,285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.94/15,530.44 = 6,285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.94x = 15,530.44 × 6,285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.94x = 97,623,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,623,359.47/11,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.60

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