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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.53, 15,570.39 and 6,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.53, 15,570.39 and 6,246.71 is: 8,620.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.53 : 15,570.39 = 6,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.53/15,570.39 = 6,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.53x = 15,570.39 × 6,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.53x = 97,263,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,263,710.92/11,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.74

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