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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.91, 15,574.86 and 6,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.91, 15,574.86 and 6,250.58 is: 8,625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.91 : 15,574.86 = 6,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.91/15,574.86 = 6,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.91x = 15,574.86 × 6,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.91x = 97,351,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,351,830.54/11,285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.96

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