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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,290.60, 15,581.02 and 6,255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,290.60, 15,581.02 and 6,255.15 is: 8,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,290.60 : 15,581.02 = 6,255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,290.60/15,581.02 = 6,255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,290.60x = 15,581.02 × 6,255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,290.60x = 97,461,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,461,539.35/11,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.10

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