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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.91, 15,572.37 and 6,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.91, 15,572.37 and 6,248.68 is: 8,623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.91 : 15,572.37 = 6,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.91/15,572.37 = 6,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.91x = 15,572.37 × 6,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.91x = 97,306,756.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,306,756.97/11,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.50

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