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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.62, 15,572.18 and 6,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.62, 15,572.18 and 6,248.74 is: 8,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.62 : 15,572.18 = 6,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.62/15,572.18 = 6,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.62x = 15,572.18 × 6,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.62x = 97,306,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,306,504.05/11,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.93

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