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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.81, 15,569.10 and 6,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.81, 15,569.10 and 6,246.33 is: 8,619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.81 : 15,569.10 = 6,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.81/15,569.10 = 6,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.81x = 15,569.10 × 6,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.81x = 97,249,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,249,736.40/11,282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.29

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