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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.43, 15,546.62 and 6,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.43, 15,546.62 and 6,161.25 is: 8,502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.43 : 15,546.62 = 6,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.43/15,546.62 = 6,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.43x = 15,546.62 × 6,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.43x = 95,786,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,786,612.48/11,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.70

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