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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.83, 15,573.26 and 6,249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.83, 15,573.26 and 6,249.35 is: 8,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.83 : 15,573.26 = 6,249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.83/15,573.26 = 6,249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.83x = 15,573.26 × 6,249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.83x = 97,322,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,322,806.94/11,285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.45

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