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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.88, 15,568.64 and 6,245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.88, 15,568.64 and 6,245.94 is: 8,619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.88 : 15,568.64 = 6,245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.88/15,568.64 = 6,245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.88x = 15,568.64 × 6,245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.88x = 97,240,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,240,791.32/11,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.20

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