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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.51, 15,573.33 and 6,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.51, 15,573.33 and 6,249.44 is: 8,623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.51 : 15,573.33 = 6,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.51/15,573.33 = 6,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.51x = 15,573.33 × 6,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.51x = 97,324,630.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,324,630.37/11,285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.86

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