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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.05, 15,569.33 and 6,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.05, 15,569.33 and 6,246.13 is: 8,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.05 : 15,569.33 = 6,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.05/15,569.33 = 6,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.05x = 15,569.33 × 6,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.05x = 97,248,059.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,248,059.19/11,282.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.72

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