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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.01, 15,573.11 and 6,249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.01, 15,573.11 and 6,249.24 is: 8,623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.01 : 15,573.11 = 6,249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.01/15,573.11 = 6,249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.01x = 15,573.11 × 6,249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.01x = 97,320,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,320,070.69/11,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.84

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