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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.97, 15,572.37 and 6,248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.97, 15,572.37 and 6,248.19 is: 8,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.97 : 15,572.37 = 6,248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.97/15,572.37 = 6,248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.97x = 15,572.37 × 6,248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.97x = 97,299,126.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,299,126.51/11,283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.77

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