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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.50, 15,543.63 and 6,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.50, 15,543.63 and 6,295.50 is: 8,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.50 : 15,543.63 = 6,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.50/15,543.63 = 6,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.50x = 15,543.63 × 6,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.50x = 97,854,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,854,922.67/11,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.79

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