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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.40, 15,569.52 and 6,246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.40, 15,569.52 and 6,246.51 is: 8,620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.40 : 15,569.52 = 6,246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.40/15,569.52 = 6,246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.40x = 15,569.52 × 6,246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.40x = 97,255,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,255,162.38/11,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.08

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