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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.46, 15,570.99 and 6,247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.46, 15,570.99 and 6,247.58 is: 8,621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.46 : 15,570.99 = 6,247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.46/15,570.99 = 6,247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.46x = 15,570.99 × 6,247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.46x = 97,281,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,281,005.70/11,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.56

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