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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,279.67, 15,565.83 and 6,243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,279.67, 15,565.83 and 6,243.90 is: 8,616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,279.67 : 15,565.83 = 6,243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,279.67/15,565.83 = 6,243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,279.67x = 15,565.83 × 6,243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,279.67x = 97,191,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,191,485.94/11,279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.52

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