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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.49, 15,569.25 and 6,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.49, 15,569.25 and 6,246.62 is: 8,620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.49 : 15,569.25 = 6,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.49/15,569.25 = 6,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.49x = 15,569.25 × 6,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.49x = 97,255,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,255,145.55/11,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.01

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