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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.39, 15,542.99 and 6,158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.39, 15,542.99 and 6,158.81 is: 8,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.39 : 15,542.99 = 6,158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.39/15,542.99 = 6,158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.39x = 15,542.99 × 6,158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.39x = 95,726,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,726,322.24/11,263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.89

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