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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.46, 15,569.61 and 6,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.46, 15,569.61 and 6,246.58 is: 8,620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.46 : 15,569.61 = 6,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.46/15,569.61 = 6,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.46x = 15,569.61 × 6,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.46x = 97,256,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,256,814.43/11,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.18

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