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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.64, 15,558.06 and 6,169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.64, 15,558.06 and 6,169.50 is: 8,514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.64 : 15,558.06 = 6,169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.64/15,558.06 = 6,169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.64x = 15,558.06 × 6,169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.64x = 95,985,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,985,451.17/11,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.15

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