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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.89, 15,573.30 and 6,502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.89, 15,573.30 and 6,502.19 is: 8,973.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.89 : 15,573.30 = 6,502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.89/15,573.30 = 6,502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.89x = 15,573.30 × 6,502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.89x = 101,260,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,260,571.78/11,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,973.12

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