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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.97, 15,568.91 and 6,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.97, 15,568.91 and 6,246.08 is: 8,619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.97 : 15,568.91 = 6,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.97/15,568.91 = 6,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.97x = 15,568.91 × 6,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.97x = 97,244,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,244,657.37/11,281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.47

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