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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,289.70, 15,579.80 and 6,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,289.70, 15,579.80 and 6,254.13 is: 8,630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,289.70 : 15,579.80 = 6,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,289.70/15,579.80 = 6,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,289.70x = 15,579.80 × 6,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,289.70x = 97,438,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,438,094.57/11,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.71

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