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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.98, 15,573.84 and 6,249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.98, 15,573.84 and 6,249.75 is: 8,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.98 : 15,573.84 = 6,249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.98/15,573.84 = 6,249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.98x = 15,573.84 × 6,249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.98x = 97,332,606.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,332,606.54/11,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.97

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