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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.77, 15,544.05 and 6,159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.77, 15,544.05 and 6,159.39 is: 8,499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.77 : 15,544.05 = 6,159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.77/15,544.05 = 6,159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.77x = 15,544.05 × 6,159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.77x = 95,741,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,741,843.03/11,263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.98

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