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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.73, 15,570.74 and 6,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.73, 15,570.74 and 6,247.50 is: 8,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.73 : 15,570.74 = 6,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.73/15,570.74 = 6,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.73x = 15,570.74 × 6,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.73x = 97,278,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,278,166.91/11,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.86

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