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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.66, 15,568.12 and 6,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.66, 15,568.12 and 6,246.02 is: 8,619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.66 : 15,568.12 = 6,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.66/15,568.12 = 6,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.66x = 15,568.12 × 6,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.66x = 97,238,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,238,788.88/11,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.19

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