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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.61, 15,544.94 and 6,483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.61, 15,544.94 and 6,483.73 is: 8,948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.61 : 15,544.94 = 6,483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.61/15,544.94 = 6,483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.61x = 15,544.94 × 6,483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.61x = 100,789,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,789,122.55/11,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.21

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