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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.82, 15,569.48 and 6,246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.82, 15,569.48 and 6,246.59 is: 8,620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.82 : 15,569.48 = 6,246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.82/15,569.48 = 6,246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.82x = 15,569.48 × 6,246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.82x = 97,256,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,256,240.39/11,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.62

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