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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.66, 15,568.78 and 6,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.66, 15,568.78 and 6,245.96 is: 8,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.66 : 15,568.78 = 6,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.66/15,568.78 = 6,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.66x = 15,568.78 × 6,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.66x = 97,242,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,242,023.86/11,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.48

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