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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.47, 15,570.99 and 6,247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.47, 15,570.99 and 6,247.58 is: 8,621.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.47 : 15,570.99 = 6,247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.47/15,570.99 = 6,247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.47x = 15,570.99 × 6,247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.47x = 97,280,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,280,927.85/11,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.55

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