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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.44, 15,573.68 and 6,249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.44, 15,573.68 and 6,249.36 is: 8,623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.44 : 15,573.68 = 6,249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.44/15,573.68 = 6,249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.44x = 15,573.68 × 6,249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.44x = 97,325,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,325,532.84/11,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.99

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