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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282, 15,568.77 and 6,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282, 15,568.77 and 6,246.44 is: 8,619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282 : 15,568.77 = 6,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282/15,568.77 = 6,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282x = 15,568.77 × 6,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282x = 97,249,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,249,387.68/11,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.87

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